Why Your Baby Wakes Up All Night (and What You Can Do About It)

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Why Your Baby Wakes Up All Night (and What You Can Do About It)

You finally get your baby down, tiptoe back to bed, and… thirty minutes later, they’re up again.

If you feel like your nights are just a never-ending cycle of feeding, rocking, and shushing, you are not alone. In fact, it’s normal for newborns to wake up frequently in the early weeks and months. That doesn’t make it any easier when you’re completely exhausted, your partner has to be up for work, and you can barely remember what day it is.

At Detroit Dreams Tonight, we support Metro Detroit families through those sleepless nights with compassionate, expert care and we’re here to share more about why your baby might be waking up so often… and what you can do to make nights a little smoother for everyone.

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5 Signs It’s Time to Hire an Overnight Doula

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5 Signs It’s Time to Hire an Overnight Doula

You love your baby. You really do. You’re ecstatic to be a parent and you’re feeling so thankful.

But you’re so, so tired. You’re the kind of tired that doesn’t allow you to see straight. The kind of tired that you feel in your bones.

The nights feel endless, your days blur together, and even the simplest tasks, like showering or remembering what day it is, feel impossible.

If you’re wondering how you’re supposed to keep going like this, it might be time to bring in some help. That’s where an overnight doula comes in.

At Detroit Dreams Tonight, our team specializes in overnight postpartum & newborn care so you can get the rest you desperately need and show up as the parent you want to be. Not sure if you’re ready for that kind of support? Here are five clear signs it’s time to hire an overnight doula.

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