• S3E28: Minding The Mother Series (2 of 3): Unlocking Maternal Sleep with Dr. Emma Bagnall

  • Sep 9 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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S3E28: Minding The Mother Series (2 of 3): Unlocking Maternal Sleep with Dr. Emma Bagnall

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  • We bring you an enlightening conversation with Dr. Emma Bagnall, a clinical psychologist and holistic sleep coach, who explains why maternal sleep is a cornerstone of overall family well-being. Dr. Bagnall shares her expertise on the cognitive impairments that can start with pregnancy-induced insomnia and restless leg syndrome, long before the baby arrives. We also discuss the societal pressures and conflicting advice that can leave new parents feeling overwhelmed, underscoring the need for better, more compassionate support systems. Pregnancy comes with its own unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to sleep. Hormonal fluctuations can cause a variety of discomforts like heartburn, pelvic girdle pain, and leg cramps, making restful sleep seem like a distant dream. We dive into practical ways partners can offer effective support. The emotional toll of these physical challenges is significant, and we emphasize the importance of self-kindness and maintaining a daily routine to navigate this transformative period more gracefully. The episode further explores the severe impacts of sleep deprivation on mothers, affecting everything from mental health to relationships and cardiovascular well-being. Dr. Bagnall discusses innovative strategies like power napping and the "coffee nap" technique to help mothers regain some much-needed rest. We also offer insights into safe co-sleeping practices and evidence-based sleep coaching methods, stressing the importance of maternal mental health and overall family-cantered sleep strategies. Dr Bagnall's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/themotheringpsychologist/ Dr Bagnall's website: Nurtured Nights Network — The Mothering Psychologist Safe Co-sleeping: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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