Supporting Sleep and Rest in the Perinatal Population

Dr. Alicia Power and Dr. Pip Houghton discuss sleep challenges in pregnancy and postpartum, how to screen for what might be causing difficulties, medicinal and non-medicinal options for helping patients improve their sleep, and creating a sleep plan with a support person to set the new parent up for success. They also discuss the importance of sleep for mental health, and how to create the safest space for co-sleeping with baby - to optimize rest for everyone. Resources: To learn more about Dr. Pip and her work, check-out her website at www.makingmamawell.com or IG: makingmamawell Recommended sleep app: InfantRisk HCP The Safe Sleep 7 PDF Feedback: Please take a moment to fill out this very short anonymous survey (>1 minute). We want to optimize Pregnancy for Professionals to suit your needs, so any feedback is very valuable and much appreciated!