0-3 Months is a time when you can set up a really strong foundation and this  information booklet will empower you, giving you a clear understanding of what to expect during your baby’s first 3 months and a great head start.

This is a really important time in your baby’s development as they transition from the womb to their new world and understanding this stage (known as the 4^th Trimester) and treating your baby as if they are still in the womb during this time is key.

Newborns do not have the brain connections in place to be able to calm or soothe themselves so they will need your help to do this until these brain connections are in place which is not until your baby is around 12-16 weeks old.

You will learn how you can gently encourage healthy sleeping habits in your newborn and calm, settle and resettle your baby in a very gentle and nurturing way based on the replication of the womb environment. These key concepts and skills are then easily built upon as your baby enters the next stage in their development.

Though you will learn some really valuable skills around your baby’s sleep, I want you to remember that it is always really important to tap into your own instincts as a Mum and to always respond to your baby’s cues. Knowledge is power and it can set you up with a really healthy mindset, allowing you to relax and really enjoy this precious time for you and your baby but there is no right or wrong way of doing things. Every baby is different so keep it simple, trust your instincts and common sense and with a bit of trial and error you will start to work out what will be best for you and your baby.

You will learn about:

The 4th Trimester

Sleep

Normal Sleep Behaviour of a Newborn

Understanding the Sleep Process: Sleep Cycles and Phases of Sleep

How to Encourage healthy Sleep Habits in your Newborn: Creating Positive Sleep Associations and Providing Consistent, Predictable Patterns and Rituals etc

Teaching your Baby how to Settle and Resettle

How to Prevent your Baby becoming Over tired or Over Stimulated

Feeding

Normal Feeding Behaviour of a Newborn

Understanding the Breastfeeding Process

Baby-Led/Demand Feeding, Cluster Feeding and Growth Spurts

How Long should my Baby be on the Breast for?

How will I Know if my Baby is Getting Enough?

Creating a Feeding Ritual and Night Feeds

Wake Times

Normal Behaviour of a Newborn

Routines 

Newborns are very unpredictable so it is not a time for rigid or inflexible routines. However by learning some of the key concepts and skills and putting into place some predictable patterns and rituals you will have a better understanding and have a clearer foundation to work from. 

What is appropriate for a Newborn?

My 80:20 Rule 

Setting Technique

My recommended Settling Technique, including a Quick Guide

Optional Extra:

If you live within 30-40mins from me, I can come to you and teach you this settling technique in your own home. I will spend approximately 1 hour with you and will guide you through using this technique with your baby. This service is discounted to $50 when you have purchased the 0-3 Month session information.

Includes a Phone Consultation with me:

• 30 minutes
• This gives you a chance to clarify anything that you feel you need more guidance or understanding on after reading the booklet
• It will also give you the opportunity to share me with any concerns that you may have regarding your baby and to ask me any questions. Most Mums have a list of questions written down before the phone call so I really encourage you to do this.

I always look forward to these calls because I usually hear about how much more relaxed and confident you are feeling with using all of your new knowledge, tools and skills!

Once I see your purchase and that you have downloaded the booklet:

• I will get in contact with you to arrange a time to suit for your Phone Consultation

I really look forward to talking to you and to playing a small part in your journey as a mum.

Note: Please be mindful that this is intellectual property so I respectfully ask you not to share it with other mums, as tempting as this might be.