03: The Links Between Breastfeeding and Bed Time: An interview with sleep coach Megan Copeland

Megan of Slumber Feed Shares Her Top Tips as a Sleep Coach and Answers Our Burning Bedtime Questions.

BeauGen is buzzing about bedtimes, bad habits, and routines in this Express Yourself Podcast episode with Registered Nurse, IBCLC, and Sleep Coach Megan Copeland of Slumber Feed. Have you ever wondered why bedtime can be so challenging? Are you worried you are creating bad sleep habits or if there is something else that can help soothe your sweet pea to sleep? This podcast episode is the one you’ve been waiting for. 

While being a nurse, Megan discovered a love for connecting with new moms and sharing her expertise about breastfeeding and bedtimes. As her career continued, she wanted to expand her love for coaching parents about sleeping babies beyond her family and friends, which inspired her to start Slumber Feed.

What we covered:

• Top infant sleeping tips. 
• Creating a sleep schedule. 
• Why sleep logs are so important. 
• Is Co-sleeping recommended?
• When is the optimal time to bring on a sleep coach. 
• Do breastfed babies sleep less?
• Tips on introducing someone new into your babies sleep routine.
• Tips for a better bedtime routine.

Megan Copeland Bio:

Megan is a Nurse, Lactation and Sleep coach with her business, Slumber Feed.  Megan provides one on one consultations to help your little one learn to fall asleep independently. Slumber Feed also offers mamas breastfeeding guides that provide an overview of breastfeeding, pumping, and heading back to work. Mamas do not have to be at your breaking point to reach out to a sleep coach like Megan!  We’re delighted to have Megan here with us today on the BeauGen Express Yourself Podcast.