Sleep deprivation

[Danideedee]

Hi all, I’m 18 days postpartum and am really struggling with the sleep deprivation. I particularly struggle to sleep when I finally have a chance, it’s like the pressure to sleep is too much. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to manage? Or any light medications that can help with sleep whilst looking after a newborn? It’s getting me really down and I now have bad anxiety around it all.

Hey op. I hear you. The only advice really is to sleep when they are. Nap as much as you can in the day but also get some form of fresh air for you both. Cooking and cleaning can be done when they're awake in the bouncer etc but napping can only be done when they are