Although new mums will find themselves sleep deprived and tired most of the time, just remember, it does get better! Everything is a phase or a stage, and if you can see over the next hurdle and make it with a smile on your face, your doing really well.

New born sleep attitude
Babies are very sensitive to what is going on around them. If you are stressed and upset, your child will absorb some of this emotion and also become distressed. Try to create a calm, soothing environment for your baby at all times, but especially at the time you are putting them down to sleep. Stoking and massaging your baby, singing a lullaby and talking softly can really help to calm your baby. A warm bath is also good.

Be flexible and adapt
The key is to be flexible and adapt your behavior to suit the needs of your new born. If your current daytime or nighttime routine is not working for you, think about what changes you can make in your lifestyle that will make it easier for your baby to get to sleep. It may seem like the new born is suddenly controlling your schedule and sometimes even your entire life, so it is also important for you to find ways for you and your partner to spend quality time together, and for you to try and get some time for yourself.

Adopting baby sleeping techniques
Be careful before you choose a baby sleep training method, as many of them can force you to overlook your own biological cues. If you opt for traditional baby training methods such as letting your baby cry for long periods of time, make sure you research all the negative repercussions of this technique. You may lose sight your own judgment, by instead following the guidance of something that may not be right for your baby, or for you.

Don’t forget that as the mother of a new born that you possess natural abilities to understand your new born and all of their needs whether it be for food, comfort or sleep. And more importantly, you ultimately need to do whatever works for you and your baby - regardless of any advice or information you read.