Breastfeeding at night is exhausting.
It’s hard going from a full night’s rest to waking up every 2-3 hours if you’re lucky.
And those soul-crushing nights when you can’t get your little one back to sleep and they won’t stop crying are the worst.
Now you’re crying because you feel like a terrible mom and you still have no idea what the heck they want!
You’ve gone through your mental list of options and none of the usual tricks have worked.
I feel your struggle!
Girl, me and my daughter are up at 1 am sitting on the couch. I tried and tried to get her back to sleep but nothing worked. She even ate dinner because “solids before bedtime helps them sleep longer.”
We hear so many stories and are told we need to do this and that to survive breastfeeding at night, but the secret is…every baby is different!
And do you want to know another secret?
What works for Becky’s family may not work for your family.
Yes, I’m up at 1 am watching my daughter play with the 1 ounce bottle I pumped out of desperation.
But that’s because I know I can take a nap later so it’s not a big deal to be up in the middle of the night.
Sometimes your baby is waking up at night not only because they’re hungry or lonely but also to help protect them from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Did you know breastfeeding helps reduce your baby’s risk of SIDS? This is why it’s highly recommended to breastfeed for at least the first 6 months of life. (source)
I have so many questions that randomly pop in my head during the middle of the night so I figured you may have those same questions.
Nighttime waking is normal and shouldn’t feel like an inconvenience. Yes, you’re going to be more tired when you start your morning routine. But they’re only little for such a short period of time.
We’re going to bust some common myths and help you master breastfeeding at night with your sanity intact.