Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu returns to the show to talk specifically about sleep issues for new moms, including what’s normal and what should be addressed professionally, how sleep and postpartum depression interact, intrusive thoughts and anxiety, and some practical tips for new moms to get their sleep back on track.

Show Notes

How sleep changes in pregnancy and postpartum
Sleep deprivation vs circadian disruptions
Types of sleep disturbances that predict postpartum depression
Tips for minimizing sleep issues as a new parent
How much to nap as a new mom
What old-school pediatricians get wrong about sleep with new babies
Parasomnias in pregnancy and postpartum
Exploding head syndrome
Sleep paralysis
Postpartum anxiety
REM rebound and nightmares
Intrusive thoughts
Sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing
Poor sleep and postpartum depression

Learn more about Jade and her work here:

Website: JadeWuPHD.com
Twitter: @jadewuphd

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