EP.37|DR ELIZA HANNAM|UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND INFANT SLEEP WITH THE APPROACH OF NEUROPROTECTIVE DEVELOPMENTAL CARE|POSTPARTUM IS FOREVER PODCAST

In this conversation, Eliza, a GP and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, discusses her expertise in Neuroprotective Developmental Care, an evidence-based practice of working with the biology of our children to understand the ways in which we can support our family. She emphasises the importance of an individualised approach, understanding infant sleep needs, and the significance of co-regulation in parenting. The discussion also addresses common misconceptions about sleep training and the need for flexibility in parenting. In this conversation, we discuss the complexities of baby sleep, addressing common concerns such as early waking, the witching hour, and the challenges of managing sleep with multiple children. Eliza is the founder of a Perinatal GP clinic in Sydney's Inner West and, along with her team, offer comprehensive care for Perinatal women, babies, including lactation and sleep support focus on the possums approach. There is a wealth of knowledge, expertise and empathy from Dr Eliza and I recommend you pass this episode on to as many parents as you can as it offers ways in which you can take the guess work out of supporting your child's needs and encourages reassurance for parents and the very undervalued backstage labour of raising our little humans. The discussion also highlights the significance of mental health for parents and the need for support during challenging sleep phases.Eliza is a GP and lactation consultant with a focus on perinatal care.Neuroprotective developmental care aims to protect a baby's optimal development.The approach emphasizes individualized care based on a baby's unique needs.Sleep is a biological need, not a learned skill.Families often face conflicting information about infant care.It's important to acknowledge varying sleep needs among babies.Co-regulation is beneficial for a baby's development.Parents should feel empowered to follow their baby's cues.Routine can be beneficial for parents, but flexibility is key for babies.Understanding a baby's biology helps alleviate parental pressure. Babies communicate their needs, not manipulate.It's okay to seek help if sleep is unmanageable.Experimenting with sleep arrangements can help.Understanding your baby's natural body clock is key.The witching hour is a common phenomenon for babies.Catnapping is normal and not harmful.Sleeping through the night varies for each baby.Letting go of control can ease parenting stress.Support from professionals can be beneficial.Finding what works for your family is essential.https://www.instagram.com/dr.eliza.hannam/https://www.nurturedmedical.com.au/https://ndcinstitute.au/https://possumsndc.com/https://possumssleepprogram.com/when-baby-cries-a-lot-brief-and-simple/the-baby-who-cries-a-lot-in-the-first-3-4-months-of-life-possums-5-domain-approach/about-the-discontented-little-baby-bookhttps://www.instagram.com/motherhoodwithketurah/