MammaHub®
Child sleep consultation
The children's sleep consultation at MammaHub® is carried out by a specialist who will help you correct and overcome various problems, disturbances and disorders in your child's sleep.
Usually, in such cases, we are talking about children from 0 to 6 years old.
The consultant must first undergo specialized training to acquire the necessary qualifications and certification.
In addition, all specialists working at MammaHub® have in-depth knowledge in the field of breastfeeding, psychology, physiology and child development.
Problems with sleep and staying asleep can be due to a variety of reasons and usually include:
- Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep;
- Early waking and getting up from sleep;
- Frequent waking up at night;
- Difficulty learning to fall asleep on your own;
- Difficulties in the process of moving the child to his own crib, etc.
For expectant parents, the MammaHub® Child Sleep Consultant can be helpful by providing important and necessary information:
- To acquire appropriate habits for properly putting the baby to sleep in the first months after birth;
- To provide valuable advice on preparing the safest possible sleeping environment;
- To help plan purchases that are beneficial for the baby's sleep;
- To provide guidance and advice in case of concerns about falling asleep and the baby's sleep;
- To provide useful tips and recommendations for avoiding difficulties falling asleep and sleep problems in the second child, if there have been problems with the first in the past.
For parents with a newly born baby, the MammaHub® Infant Sleep Consultant can be helpful with:
- Difficulty falling asleep in the first months after birth;
- Inverted circadian rhythm between day and night;
- Serious disturbances in the child's sleep, with repeated awakenings during the night;
- Inability to find an easy way to fall asleep;
- Concerns about whether parents are doing well with sleep and falling asleep;
- The need to provide the baby with the safest possible sleeping environment and conditions.
From the MammaHub® sleep consultant you will receive useful advice and additional knowledge in this area, as well as support and confidence that what you are doing is right. Usually the first weeks and months after birth are filled with worries and uncertainties, which is why it is important to know that you can always turn to us..
For more information about the opportunities to receive professional support and advice from a pediatric sleep consultant, you can call the MARKOVS Center.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When should I seek help from a child sleep consultant at MammaHub®?
- The baby/child wakes up repeatedly during the night;
- Falling asleep takes a long time and is difficult;
- The baby/child falls asleep and/or wakes up crying;
- The baby/child wakes up too early in the morning (before 6:00 a.m.) or the morning wake-up is pushed back to an earlier and earlier hour;
- The baby/child's daytime sleep period is too short;
- Need to teach the baby/child to fall asleep in their own crib;
- Need to remove the pacifier;
- Need to put the baby/child to sleep with less help;
- Need to improve/establish an appropriate daily routine;
- Sudden onset of worsening sleep that does not improve within a few days;
- Ensuring that the baby/child gets enough sleep for a day.
How does the specialized meeting with a pediatric sleep consultant at MammaHub® go?
For expectant couples, one-time consultations are usually held. In such cases, there is no need for prior preparation. Everything that excites and interests the future parents is discussed on site and during the consultation.
For couples who already have at least one newborn, it is necessary to fill out a short questionnaire and a baby's sleep diary for the last 2-3 days in advance so that the most accurate recommendations can be prepared and offered.