![]() ![]() “Sometimes tiredness can be blinding and parents can’t see the obvious changes that need to be made.” “Most parents who contact me for assistance have reached out in a state of desperation” – after trying to follow tips from books, the internet, family and friends. Hiring a sleep consultant has become more socially acceptable in Ireland, observes Kelly Geoghegan of Sleepy Stars, a former maternity nurse and garda, who has worked internationally as a paediatric sleep consultant. Too often women tell her that they have raised the issue of their baby's poor sleep with a doctor only to be told that it is "normal" or "to be expected" when in reality, she says, "there is a great deal that could be done and should be done to ensure that everyone sleeps better". ![]() "If we are going to prioritise maternal health and wellbeing and also infant mental health, sleep has to be part of that conversation."Īs a parent of three young children, including three-year-old twins, sleep coach Ursula Quinn believes there is not a lot of help out there when it comes to babies' sleep. "A well-rested child is a precursor to a well-rested family unit – with huge benefits," she stresses. "It is not about being a selfish parent if you want your child to sleep, as that is often how it is perceived," says Lucy Wolfe of Sleep Matters. #SLEEP EXPERT ADVICE PROFESSIONAL#Where once parents may have suffered in silence, or muddled through with family support, the more isolated and pressurised, dual-earning nature of modern family life means looking for professional help has become a necessity for some. ![]() Those are questions more parents are daring to ask out loud and, it seems, are willing to pay to have answered – judging by the growth of paediatric sleep consultants in Ireland over the past decade. Night-time waking and severe asleep deprivation are unavoidable for new parents but for how long should that last and what can be done if it seems to be continuing indefinitely? ![]()
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