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41 - Sleep & Self-Care with Registered Nurse Julia Jeffrey
The Best Birth Podcast
39 minutes
1 year ago
41 - Sleep & Self-Care with Registered Nurse Julia Jeffrey
Julia Jeffrey, a doula and newborn care specialist, shares her journey into newborn care and the importance of sleep for babies. She emphasizes the need for creating a perfect sleep environment, establishing routines, and understanding wake windows. Julia also discusses the importance of trust in the parent-child relationship and the developmental milestones that babies go through. She advises against excessive screen time and encourages parents to set limits and create realistic expectations.
CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Julia Jeffrey02:43 Passion for Postpartum Doula Work03:12 Creating a Perfect Sleep Environment11:46 Understanding Wake Windows32:57 Feeding and Mixing Breast Milk and Formula41:08 Limiting Screen Time and Setting Expectations
RESOURCESAfterEase for postpartum crampsWhy We Sleep
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