Ep 31: Discussing Infant Sleep, Co-Sleeping and Breastfeeding with Founder of Cocoon & Cradle, Melissa Hays,(IBCLC), Holistic Sleep Coach, Paediatric Nurse, Midwife and Mum of 3

On this week's episode, Kayla and Tara are discussing infant Sleep, co-sleeping, and breastfeeding with Melissa Hays the founder of Cocoon & Cradle - Melissa offers breastfeeding and sleep support, as well as her signature course Sleep Made Simple: How Breastfeeding Mums Can Get More Sleep Without Sleep Training. She is uniquely qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Holistic Sleep Coach, Paediatric Nurse, Midwife, and Mum of 3.There are so many great gems in this episode for both new Mums, seasoned Mums, and Mums to be, as we go into Melissa's favorite breastfeeding positions, discussions on co-sleeping certainly helped put Tara's mind at ease as she was always too scared to co-sleep with Beau. This episode includes:Co-sleepingHigh and Low needs sleep in kidsBreastfeeding positions A holistic approach to sleepOptimizing sleepCreating a safe sleep environmentMyths about sleep and breastfeedingRed flagsPlus much, much more...To get in touch with Melissa you can visit the website: https://www.cocoonandcradle.com/ or visit her Instagram @cocoonandcradle to find out more. The book Melissa references in regard to safe co-sleeping is called Safe Infant Sleep, Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions by James J McKenna and you can find that below:https://www.booktopia.com.au/s....afe-infant-sleep-jam the website to help you find a lactation consultant near you - IBCLC head to https://www.lcanz.org/This episode is sponsored by @bump.southportTo stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat x