'Does he sleep well?' must be one of the questions most often heard by the mother of a new baby. A baby who sleeps long and often is said to be a 'good' baby. Therefore, he must have a 'good' mother. 

What if your baby doesn't sleep as well as you expected? Frustration, anger and guilt are common feelings for many mums. You may also feel resentful of anyone else who is able to have a good night's sleep. Some mums may also begin to resent their babies. Yet wakefulness is a completely normal means of survival. Babies wake naturally to make sure they get enough food to grow.  

Join us to chat about what is normal for baby sleep and ways to manage co-sleeping and broken sleep as a new parent.

Family, friends and older children are welcome to join us. We have a fenced-in outdoor play space and indoor toys to keep toddlers entertained. Find us in the Boobook Room at the Mary Davis Library and Community Centre.

Tea and coffee are provided, along with a safe space to discuss any issues you may be experiencing in your breastfeeding journey with a counsellor. A share plate for morning tea is appreciated, but not required.