as little as five to ten minutes of deep relaxation can refresh you
you can learn relaxation techniques online
sleep when your baby sleeps
rest when your child has a daytime rest.
Sharing responsibility
where possible, share the responsibility of getting up in the night with your partner
if you’re on your own, see if a friend or relative may be prepared to have your children overnight occasionally.
Excessive tiredness
excessive tiredness or difficulty coping with tiredness can be a sign of postnatal depression. Please read the section on Your emotional wellbeing if you think you or your partner may have symptoms of postnatal depression.
Some tips for coping with lack of sleep:
