Night-time breastfeeding beyond the first year is far more common than many parents realise. For some families, it feels natural and manageable. For others, it slowly becomes unsustainable, especially when sleep deprivation begins to take a real toll on maternal wellbeing, emotional balance, and family life. This is the story of an expat family from the UK living in Barcelona, and how gentle, responsive night weaning transformed not only their nights, but their confidence as

Sleep deprivation is often spoken about quietly, almost as if it were something we should simply endure. Yet its impact on new mothers is profound, far-reaching, and deeply underestimated. Historically, sleep deprivation has even been recognised as a form of psychological stress or torture, used to break down emotional resilience and mental clarity. When someone is deprived of sleep for prolonged periods, their ability to regulate emotions, think clearly, and cope with everyd