Are You Overly Sensitive To Your Baby's Cries?!

It’s common knowledge that sleep deprivation is part of the new-parent package. And many people have come to accept feeling tired day after day as just one of the burdens of parenthood. But did you know that lack of sleep can impact your cognitive functions- including emotional processing and perception??

Research has established a link between sleep deprivation and emotional processing, particularly the way we perceive and respond to negative emotional stimuli.

‍

Research reveals that sleep deprivation causes us to react more to negative emotional stimuli. What does this mean for you as a new parent? With the sleep deprivation that often accompanies this phase of life, your emotional responses could be heightened, potentially causing you to perceive your baby’s cries as more distressing than they might be under rested conditions. It suggests that sleep deprivation can lead to amplified emotional reactivity and altered perception of emotionally taxing stimuli.

‍

In a nutshell, you may be over-reacting in your daily life!

‍

But why does this matter? Because a well-rested parent is more likely to have balanced emotional reactions, making it easier to respond to your child's needs effectively. Adequate sleep not only aids in maintaining emotional balance, but it also helps to improve overall mental and physical health. The result? A more enjoyable parenting experience!

‍

Sleep deprivation is not an inevitable part of parenthood. This is where my role as a sleep consultant comes into play. I am here to help ensure that your family transitions smoothly into this new phase of life.

‍

By implementing tailored, gentle strategies, we can work together to help your baby (and you!) get the sleep needed to thrive. Just shoot me a message!

‍