Sleep support

Whether you have a newborn or infant, our trained Sleep Coach can help with gentle advice and support.

Newborn babies, only need to feed and sleep for the first two-three weeks. They don't need any extra stimulation until after these first three weeks.

Baby sleep support

Every baby is different, and what may work for your friends baby may not work for your newborn. Our trained Sleep Consultants can help with gentle advice and support.

We offer experienced Midwife sleep support for you and your baby including:

  • The sleep environment
  • Swaddling
  • Sleeping in the first two weeks
  • Feeding guide for newborns
  • Growth spurts
  • Sleep regression (4 months)
  • Coping with a crying baby

The sleep environment

It's important for your baby to have their own clean sleep space. All babies should sleep in their parents room, on their backs with their bed made up short so they can't slip under any covers. We are happy to visit you in your home and give you some advice on the sleep environment of your newborn.

Swaddling

Most newborns settle more easily if they are wrapped snugly. This is because they are used to being restricted in the womb. Our experts are familiar with many different types of swaddling (including fitted swaddles) and are happy to share their knowledge.  More information

Sleeping in the first two weeks

Newborn babies only need to feed and sleep in their first couple of weeks so they can put on weight more easily. If your baby isn't settled in these early weeks, they may need more feeding and skin-to-skin contact.

Feeding guide for newborns

It takes a couple of weeks to establish your milk supply. Letting your baby feed on demand for this time will help to increase the volume that is produced and increase your babies quality of sleep.

Growth spurts and sleep regression

At about 10 days, your baby will want to feed more to lift their mothers milk supply. They may also be harder to settle to sleep. Babies will also have a growth spurt at 28 days and 6 weeks.

Coping with a crying baby

Crying is your newborn's only form of communication. Listening to your baby crying is stressful and can be overwhelming. Your baby may cry if they are hungry, cold, tired, hot, wet, have a sore tummy or just want a cuddle. We can help you identify your newborn's needs in a caring way, leaving you with techniques that will reassure you.