Ep. 12 - Newborn Sleep Myth #5: Can sleep training ruin breastfeeding?

If you’re breastfeeding and even considering sleep training, this fear can feel overwhelming:What if sleep training harms my milk supply?What if my baby stops nursing?What if I ruin something that was already hard enough?In this episode of Surviving Tiny Humans, Dr. Kailey Buller carefully separates fact from fear.She breaks down:The difference between sleep training and night weaning (they are not the same thing)How you can teach sleep skills without removing feedsWhat healthy sleep fundamentals look like at different stages of developmentHow supply is established—and when longer stretches overnight are safeWhy reducing unnecessary overnight feeds doesn’t mean harming breastfeedingWhat changes once baby is established on solidsWe also talk about how chronic sleep deprivation affects stress—and how better sleep can improve your breastfeeding relationship.And at the end, Dr. Buller shares a fascinating fact about breastfeeding moms and overnight wake-ups that explains why this fear feels so intense in the first place.Key takeaway:Sleep training does not automatically mean fewer feeds.Night weaning is a separate decision.And once breastfeeding is established, healthy sleep and breastfeeding can absolutely coexist.You don’t have to choose between your baby’s sleep and your breastfeeding journey.If this episode helped, you’ll find a more comprehensive sleep roadmap linked below—so you can decide what works for your baby, your body, and your sanity.And be sure to follow the show so you don’t miss the next triage!