Megan Pitsios, LCSW

Sleep is critical to our mental and physical well being, but when you are new parent sleep is often in short supply. So how do you get through this period with your sanity and relationship intact?
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When I had my first child, I expected some sleep loss, but I had no idea how much or for how long. My husband and I hadn’t discussed how we would handle night feedings, and just assumed we’d figure it out.
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I was breastfeeding, so we assumed I’d be doing most of the feedings. In the beginning, my husband tried to help, but struggled to know what to do and was often in the way.
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After several weeks of waking up every 2-3 hours, I was overwhelmed and exhausted, and it wasn’t until that point that we worked out a plan to help us work together.
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There is no magic formula or right way to get through this difficult time, but talking with your partner and asking for help is a great place to start. Conversations like this can be highly emotional, so try to schedule it at time in the day when you are at your best. Let your partner know where they can help, or if you don’t know, ask them to help you figure it out.
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You deserve to feel better and improving your sleep is an essential first step.
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If you need help figuring out how to talk to your partner or creating a support plan, a therapist can help. Call or DM me for a free 15 minute consult to discuss ways to help you feel better.
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