So many parents feel like they have to choose between sleep and breastfeeding and today’s guest, Hillary Sadler, says that's not the case - and she knows what she’s talking about! A registered nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and mom of four, Hilary is a true expert in the art of balancing feeding and sleep.Getting enough sleep is going to be vital for your mental health. I’ve said it a hundred times and I’ll say it again: To have a healthy baby, you’ve gotta have a healthy parent. Do future-you a favor and understand the link between feeding and sleep before baby comes home.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How “quality, effective, efficient” feeds can impact sleepWhat the biological link is between feeding and sleepWhy you should think about your sleep goalsHow to maximize your newborn’s wake time What makes an efficient feeding patternWhat the five S’s areWhy you should approach day feeding and night feeding differently
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