Dealing With Postpartum Rage and The Reality of Maternity Leave

Welcome back to The Night Feed. In this episode I’m talking about some of the things that quietly weigh on so many new mums — insomnia during night feeds, the exhaustion of baby sleep struggles, and the growing urge many of us feel to quit social media.

A listener shares two simple things that helped her cope with postpartum insomnia when lying awake at 3am after settling the baby. From turning the clock away to doing a simple body scan, we talk about small ways to ease the pressure when sleep just won’t come.

Another mum writes in asking how to quit social media scrolling while feeding or contact napping. When every scroll leads to comparison about baby sleep, routines, and motherhood, it can leave you feeling worse instead of better. We talk about healthier ways to fill those quiet moments and why so many mums are stepping back from social media during maternity leave.

We also hear from a very tired mum with a 5-month-old waking every two to three hours overnight. If you’ve ever Googled “why does my baby wake every 2 hours” or wondered if you’re doing something wrong with baby sleep routines, this conversation will feel very familiar.

This episode is for any mum lying awake at night feeds, questioning baby sleep, or feeling overwhelmed by the noise of the internet.

You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just in the thick of early motherhood.

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