Many mothers get anxious and stressed if their newborn is not settling in the evening, is waking up earlier than usual, and/or is crying on and off. Not only doesn't baby get the sleep he or she needs - you and your partner don't get much sleep either!
One common cause of this is that baby is hungry.
Quite often I find that, by the end of the day, mum's milk supply isn't enough to satisfy baby. There can be a number of reasons for this, but the one I most frequently encounter is that mum hasn't been drinking enough water both during and between feeds.
Always have a large glass of water to hand when you are feeding - and drink it both during the feed and when baby has finished. Drink plenty of water again in the interval between feeds - this will help ensure you have a good supply of milk for baby at the next feed.
Another tip is to eat plenty of healthy, nutritious food - small frequent snacks are recommended.
And as for sleep? Well, a good idea is for you to try and get some rest when baby does. It can be difficult if you have other children to care for and, yes, there are other things that need doing: but, when you can and as often as you can, grab a bit of sleep at the same time as baby.
More information about Angela Long and how I may be able to help you at http://www.angelalong.com.au/
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