Update about my postpartum insomnia journey ❤️

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Beyond Birthing | Pelvic Floor & Pregnancy

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@melissav.8365 8 ай бұрын

I also struggle with anxiety around sleep. I have a beautiful newborn (one month old) and its difficult at times to sleep even when she is sleeping longer stretches (that's 3 or 4 hours for me) and then i get anxious and frustrated. I have also questioned having another child for this reason. But your video gives me hope that it will all fall into place little by little ❤ i also have some grieving to do and i realize that i have some anxiety with my long awaited baby (also had her through ivf). Helps me have more patience and compassion with myself. Much love.

@BeyondBirthingPelvicFloorPT 8 ай бұрын

@melissav.8365 I am so sorry to hear this, it is very challenging. One tip I learned from my insomnia program is to try and get up after 15-20 minutes and do something you enjoy (like reading, knitting, colouring book or even watching a show) just to get out of that frustrated state of wanting to sleep, because sleep never comes when we are in that state. Often times when I get the courage to get out of bed and do something else, I feel sleep within half an hour and then can finally go back to bed and fall asleep. What messes with my brain is when I know that my baby will wake up in a few hours again so my brain doesn’t let me sleep because it’s like « it’s not worth it you’ll be awakened soon ». I think if I have to have another child I’ll make a point to either pump for the night or give formula so someone else can share night duties. It is just too hard to be the only one having crappy sleep especially when you are supposed to recover from birth. And I would ask my partner to take longer pat leave than a month so we can both do nights for a few months and no one would have the pressure to go work in the day. I feel like I’ve learned so much and feel more prepared for another child, should we gifted with another one. Check out Martin Reed Insomnia coach on KZbin his podcast and videos really helped me! Good luck ❤️❤️

@InsomniaCoach 4 ай бұрын

It was a pleasure to work with you and to play a small role in your transformation, Sophie! The transformation you experienced was entirely down to your own willingness, curiosity, and commitment to change - and your strengths of self-advocacy and resilience (and your inspirational growth mindset). I appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best for the future!

@BeyondBirthingPelvicFloorPT 4 ай бұрын

@InsomniaCoach you played way more than a small role and I am so thankful to have found you and your program. I hope it will inspire others to find the help they need to leave insomnia behind, because there is a new life awaiting for them if they are willing to take a chance and try something different. Thank YOU for the work you do!