If you’ve just had a baby and feel like you haven’t slept properly in days — or weeks — you’re not imagining it.
At Maternite Hospital, we see the exhaustion in new moms' faces even before they say it:
“Bas thoda sona hai… baby sote hi uth jaata hai.”

You love your baby, of course. But that doesn’t mean you don’t need sleep.
So here are a few grounded, no-fuss tips that can actually help you rest — even when your baby’s sleep schedule feels upside down.

Sleep in Shifts, Not Hours

• Waiting for 6–7 hours of uninterrupted sleep? Not going to happen right away.
• But even 2-hour naps make a difference.
• Train your body to sleep in smaller blocks — day or night. Sleep when the baby sleeps isn't always possible, but catch even 30–40 minutes whenever you can.

Your body needs rest, not perfection.

Share the Load — Ask Without Guilt

• If someone’s staying with you — your mother, partner, in-laws — use the help.
• They can burp the baby, change a diaper, or just hold the baby while you nap.
• Even a one-hour break can clear your mind.

This isn’t about being weak. It’s about being human.

At Maternite, we often tell families: “Baccha maa ka hai, par thodi der kisi aur ke haathmein bhi reh sakta hai.”

Make Night Feeds Easier

• Keep everything nearby — diapers, wipes, extra clothes, water for yourself.
• Use a side-lying position if you’re breastfeeding. It lets you rest your back and may even let the baby fall asleep without lifting them every time.
• If you're formula feeding, let someone else take one of the night shifts.

Rest Doesn’t Always Mean Sleep

• Lie down. Put your phone away. Breathe.
• Even if you don’t fall asleep, closing your eyes and resting helps your body recover.
• Short moments of rest during the day add up.

Watch for Burnout

If you feel angry, numb, tearful, or overwhelmed — talk to someone.
Sleep deprivation affects your mental health. It’s not just tiredness — it can lead to anxiety or postpartum blues.

At Maternite, we gently screen new mothers for these signs. We also connect them with a trusted female psychiatrist in Jaipur if needed — because emotional rest is as important as physical.

What We Tell Moms at Maternite

Don’t measure yourself by how many hours you sleep. Measure it by how you’re feeling. We’ve seen mothers survive on 2 hours of sleep and still smile.
And we’ve seen others crash silently while pretending to “handle it.”

That’s why we don’t just send you home after delivery. We check in. We ask. We listen.

That’s what makes us more than a maternity doctor in Jaipur — we’re here even when your eyes are half open at 3 AM.

Feeling exhausted, low, or just need to talk to someone about newborn care?
Call us at +91 8502021222 — the team at Maternite Hospital Jaipur is here to help you rest, recover, and feel like yourself again.

Because a mother who rests well… heals better.