Exhausted But Not Alone: Real Sleep Solutions for New Parents

Written by Julia Cavanaugh

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Sleepless nights are a rite of passage—but they don’t have to break you. Learn how a postpartum coach can help you find rest, rhythm, and relief.

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Bringing a baby home transforms everything—including your sleep. Those first weeks (and months) often feel like an endless blur of night feeds, crying spells, and wondering if you’ll ever sleep again. As a certified postpartum doula and holistic coach with over 17 years of experience supporting new families, I’ve seen firsthand how sleep deprivation can shake even the most grounded parents.

But here’s the truth: You can find your rhythm. You can rest again. And you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Why Sleep Feels So Hard in the Postpartum Period

Newborns have tiny tummies and no sense of day or night. Frequent wakings are biologically normal—but they don’t mean you're doing anything wrong. What’s missing for most parents isn’t discipline or “sleep training”—it’s guidance, reassurance, and a plan that works for their unique family.

Sleep isn’t just about the baby—it’s about your nervous system, your support system, and your ability to prioritize rest in a season that often overlooks your needs.

What Makes Coaching Different?

As a postpartum coach, I offer more than tips—I offer tailored support, gentle accountability, and real-time guidance. We don’t just talk about sleep—we co-create a rhythm that works for your body, your baby, and your life.

Together, we might explore:

• Sleep conditioning strategies rooted in your baby’s developmental stage

• Nighttime routines that support the whole family’s nervous systems

• Tools to regulate anxiety that spikes at 2 a.m.

• Partner support plans so you're not carrying the weight alone

• Practical ways to rest, even when full sleep isn’t possible

Unlike therapy, coaching is action-oriented. You’ll leave each session with real tools—not just insight.

You Don’t Need to Hire 4 Different Experts

Parents often turn to sleep consultants, lactation specialists, and postpartum doulas separately. With me, you get a holistic approach in one place. I bring deep experience in breastfeeding support, newborn rhythms, maternal mental health, and family dynamics—so we can address everything that’s keeping you up at night.

You’re Not Failing—You’re Just Undersupported

You weren’t meant to do this alone. In most cultures, new mothers are held—surrounded by a village. In our modern world, that support can feel out of reach. My role is to bridge that gap—virtually, but personally.

If you’re craving rest, rhythm, and reassurance, postpartum coaching might be exactly what you need.

Ready to reclaim your rest?
Schedule your free consultation and let’s talk about how to bring sleep, support, and calm back into your postpartum season.