DiscoverMinds and MicsBetter Sleep for New Moms with Dr. Jade Wu
Better Sleep for New Moms with Dr. Jade Wu

Better Sleep for New Moms with Dr. Jade Wu

Update: 2021-11-211
Share

Description

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:

Get New Episodes First

Learn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Better Sleep for New Moms with Dr. Jade Wu

Better Sleep for New Moms with Dr. Jade Wu

Nick Wignall