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I am currently offering bulk billed tele-health consultations for pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding support* - click here to book an appointment with Hannah. 

In consultations I am often asked about feeding to sleep - is it a bad habit, should you be making sure your baby doesn't fall asleep at the breast, why does my baby always fall asleep at the end of a breastfeed? In this episode we myth bust the idea that feeding to sleep is a bad habit, and explain why babies are often sleepy at the end of a feed (hint theres a powerful cocktail of hormones at play) and why we can actually see this as our superpower, rather than something that we need to change. I also discuss moving away from feeding to sleep and other options if you're wanting to get your partner involved in bedtime or overnight resettles. 

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* Terms and conditions apply - must be currently pregnant or less than 7 weeks postpartum with a valid medicare card to access our bulk billed 40 min tele-health appointment. Available until 28th Feburary 2026 (but if you're listening to this episode after Feb please get in touch as we may have options for you)

Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore/Held Midwifery will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability