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Medical causes for sleep disturbance
Waking overnight is developmentally normal and common in infants. There are times when sleep can be particularly challenging, such as during developmental leaps, periods of increased separation anxiety or when your little one is unwell with a viral illness.
Whilst they aren’t the most likely reason for night waking, it is important to consider and rule out medical conditions which could be contributing to sleep disruption in your little one. Common culprits are iron deficiency, sleep apnoea and uncontrolled eczema.
What I wish I knew about breastfeeding before I started
I had no idea what to expect with regards to breastfeeding my babies, except that I was determined to do it. The reality was, I was going into the fourth trimester blissfully blind, with limited breastfeeding knowledge and lacking a plan for when things went pear-shaped.