Mastering Sleep for New Parents: Sleep Protection Plans

Host: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Guest: Rachèle Yadon, MD Assistant Professor for Psychiatry, UK College of Medicine, UK Healthcare Season 8, Episode 7 Welcome to another insightful episode of Talking FACS with guest host Dr. Courtney Luecking from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. Today, Dr. Luecking is joined by Dr. Rachèle Yadon, an Assistant Professor and Psychiatry Residency Training Program Director at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. The focus of their discussion is on creating effective sleep protection plans, especially for new parents navigating the challenges of early parenthood. The episode delves into the concept of sleep protection, a strategy designed to ensure parents get uninterrupted sleep, even when caring for infants who require frequent attention. Dr. Yadon explains how sleep protection plans can be a game-changer for maintaining parental well-being, offering practical solutions such as designating night and morning shifts and supporting breastfeeding parents with structured approaches. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the physiological changes during the perinatal period and the importance of sleep for cognitive function and mental health. The episode also highlights various resources and support systems available for parents struggling with sleep, including online communities and professional help. Join us in exploring how thoughtful sleep strategies can transform the early parenting experience and learn tips that are applicable even beyond the realm of parenthood. For more information about this topic: National Maternal & Child Health Hotline 1-833-TLC-MAMA Postpartum Support International Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel