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Is It Bad If My Baby Falls Asleep on the Breast?


Gentle Sleep Support

It’s a question I hear so often from tired, loving parents — usually whispered, with a hint of guilt or worry behind the words:


“Am I doing something wrong if my baby always falls asleep while nursing?”

And my honest, heartfelt answer is:

No — you’re not doing anything wrong at all.
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Feeding your baby to sleep is one of the most natural, instinctive ways to soothe and connect. It can be a beautiful, bonding moment that helps your baby feel safe and close — and for many families, it works just fine.


But if you're here, reading this, perhaps it's not working quite so well anymore.


Perhaps your little one is waking often during the night and can only settle again by feeding — and you’re feeling depleted.


Or maybe naps are becoming unpredictable, and you’re beginning to question whether your baby is getting enough sleep.


And that’s where it’s okay — and healthy — to want a change.


If sleep has started to feel like a constant struggle, if you're running on empty and unsure what to try next, please know that you are not alone. So many parents reach this point — and it doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. It simply means your family is ready for a new rhythm.


The good news is that it is absolutely possible to support your baby in learning gentle, respectful ways to fall asleep that don’t rely solely on nursing. This doesn’t mean leaving your baby to cry, or withdrawing comfort. It means gradually building new sleep associations, gently encouraging independence, and finding a rhythm that works for both of you — step by step, with lots of reassurance along the way.


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🌙 That’s where I can help.


I invite you to join my upcoming Gentle Sleep Solutions Group Coaching Workshop this May, designed especially for parents of babies aged 5 to 18 months.


This isn’t about sleep training with tears or rigid routines. It’s about understanding how sleep really works in the first year of life, discovering gentle ways to encourage your baby to fall asleep (and stay asleep) more independently, and creating a rhythm that brings more rest for the whole family.


You’ll leave the workshop with:

  • A deeper understanding of your baby’s sleep needs,

  • Simple, respectful strategies to make sleep easier,

  • And the support of someone who truly understands the challenges of parenting in a new country, often without a village.


💛 Ready to get started? Here’s your first gentle step…



It’s a helpful resource that shows you how long your baby can be awake between naps, based on their age, and how to spot the signs of overtiredness before it spirals.


It’s a wonderful first step toward understanding your baby’s sleep better — and it might just bring more peaceful naps and bedtimes by the end of the week.

Understanding awake windows is one of the simplest — and most powerful — ways to improve sleep without any stress or pressure. It’s something we’ll build on during the workshop, but you can begin using it straight away.


✨ If you’re longing for more rest, clarity, and confidence — both you and your baby can get there. Let’s take that first step together.




Because sleep should feel peaceful. And so should parenthood.


With love, 


Anna 

Doula, Lactation Consultant & Gentle Sleep Coach




 
 
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