Description
Sleep when the baby sleeps is a lie: A live sleep support masterclass for early postpartum
If you’ve ever been told to “sleep when the baby sleeps” and felt instantly frustrated, exhausted, or unseen this session is for you.
Early postpartum sleep isn’t broken. It’s biologically fragmented, developmentally normal, and deeply connected to both infant development and maternal nervous system regulation.
Yet many mothers are left feeling like they’re failing when rest feels impossible in a culture that offers simplistic advice for one of the most complex transitions of life.
This live masterclass offers something different: realistic, compassionate, science-informed support for sleep in the early months without rigid routines, pressure, or unrealistic expectations.
Led by our sleep consultant Fi Hayward, this session looks at sleep through the lens of infant biology, attachment, and maternal wellbeing, helping you support your baby’s sleep and your own recovery.
What we’ll explore together
Understanding early postpartum sleep
- What normal sleep really looks like in the early weeks and months
- Why frequent waking is expected and not a sign you’re doing anything wrong
- How infant sleep matures over time, and what babies are actually capable of
Gentle tools to support baby sleep
- Responsive, attachment-aware ways to encourage healthy sleep habits
- How to work with circadian rhythms, sleep pressure, and environment gently
- What supports sleep without sleep training or leaving babies to cry
Reducing exhaustion0- even with broken sleep
- How to lower overall depletion when long stretches of sleep aren’t possible
- Small, practical shifts that make nights and days feel more manageable
Nervous system regulation for mothers
- Why your nervous system matters just as much as your baby’s
- Simple ways to support regulation, resilience, and recovery in daily life
This session isn’t about “fixing” your baby or forcing sleep before biology is ready.
It’s about creating the conditions that support sleep — while protecting your mental health and energy.
You’ll leave with:
- Gentle, evidence-based tools to support your baby’s sleep as it naturally matures
- A clearer understanding of what’s normal and when to seek support
- Practical strategies you can use immediately
- Less self-blame, more confidence, and deeper trust in yourself
And perhaps most importantly: permission to stop blaming yourself for something that was never meant to be fixed.
Who this session is for
- Mothers in the early postpartum months
- Anyone feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or confused by sleep advice
- Parents who want a gentle, responsive approach to baby sleep
- Those who want to understand sleep without rigid routines or pressure
Who this session is not for
- Those looking for strict schedules or “sleep training” methods
- Cry-it-out or behaviourist approaches
- One-size-fits-all solutions or quick fixes
Session details
🗓 February 23 at 11am (live)
🎥 Replay included with lifetime access and guided notes.
💷 £14.99
You don’t need to attend live to benefit – we understand that Mum life happens so this session is designed to be just as transformative if you need to catch the replay.

