Supporting Sleep and Rest in the Perinatal Population
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Dr. Alicia Power and Dr. Pip Houghton discuss sleep challenges in pregnancy and postpartum, how to screen for what might be causing difficulties, medicinal and non-medicinal options for helping patients improve their sleep, and creating a sleep plan with a support person to set the new parent up for success. They also discuss the importance of sleep for mental health, and how to create the safest space for co-sleeping with baby - to optimize rest for everyone. Resources: To learn more about Dr. Pip and her work, check-out her website at www.makingmamawell.com or IG: makingmamawell Recommended sleep app: InfantRisk HCP The Safe Sleep 7 PDF Feedback: Please take a moment to fill out this very short anonymous survey (>1 minute). We want to optimize Pregnancy for Professionals to suit your needs, so any feedback is very valuable and much appreciated!
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