The Debrief: Sleep & Sanity

Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Caroline and Dr. Hila discuss the insights shared by their guest, Sammy Merritt, focusing on sleep training and the emotional challenges faced by new moms. They emphasize the importance of trusting one's instincts and the impact of external opinions on parenting decisions. This episode also highlights the significance of maternal mental health and the need for intuitive decision-making in parenting.

Takeaways

• Trusting your instincts is crucial in parenting decisions.
• Sleep training is a controversial topic that can lead to guilt.
• External opinions can complicate parenting choices.
• Building intuitive decision-making skills is essential.
• Embracing uncertainty is part of the parenting journey.
• Recognizing different parenting preferences can reduce anxiety.

What’s covered in this episode

00:40 - Caroline and Hila share takeaways from their conversation with Sammy
03:25 - Exploring the intersection of baby sleep and maternal mental health
05:31 - Why is sleep training so controversial?
07:41 - The role of external judgment on sleep decisions
09:54 - Tolerating uncertainty and why it matters when it comes to baby sleep
12:25 - The importance of protecting maternal mental health when it comes to sleep decisions
14:15 - Making sleep decisions that fit with your own values
16:57 - Key takeaways and what’s to come on The Moms Are Alright

Episode Links
Listen to Sammy’s interview

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