Trish welcomes Samantha Day, a certified sleep specialist, about the myths and truths surrounding newborn and new mama sleep.

Samantha shares her journey from being a behavior specialist to becoming a newborn sleep expert, and provides practical tips for new and expecting mothers to optimize their baby's sleep and how to prepare for this during pregnancy.

She emphasizes that sleep is a learned behavior and that parents CAN teach their baby new behavioral patterns to reach the sleep they're looking for.

Trish and Samantha discuss the importance of credible research, setting realistic expectations, and addressing common misconceptions such as the “necessity” of 'cry it out' methods, and the benefits of contact sleep.

An important point in the episode, that both Trish and Samantha emphasize, is the need for flexibility, consistency, and understanding each child's unique requirements to ensure optimal sleep for both baby and parent.

00:55 Meet the Expert: Certified Sleep Consultant Sam

01:53 Sam's Journey: From Behavior Specialist to Sleep Consultant

05:20 Debunking Sleep Myths and Setting Realistic Expectations

12:28 The Importance of Consistency and Flexibility in Sleep Teaching

20:12 Addressing Contact Sleep and Co-Sleeping Concerns

24:25 The Impact of Social Media and Comparison on Parenting

32:23 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Resources

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More from Samantha Day:

Listen to her Podcast: Happy Days Rested Nights Podcast

Connect with her on Instagram - @samanthadaysleepconsulting

Connect with her on TikTok - @Happydaysrestednights

Visit her website - www.samanthadayconsulting.com

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