Please don’t watch the clock
The health of the circadian rhythm is not defined by waking at 6 am, working from 9 am to 5 pm, and going to bed at 10 pm
Mamas, please don’t watch the clock postpartum.
The clock helps us meet other humans.
It’s a communication tool.
When it comes to sleep and motherhood—especially in the early days (like the first 6 weeks)—the clock doesn’t really have a strong place imo.
The manmade clock is definitely not going to help you communicate more effectively with your baby in this stage.
Many women instantly understand this when I talk about circadian polyphasic sleep through the early postpartum.
You are naturally going to drift in and out of “clock time”, and if you are intuitive and have a natural light environment, your body clock will naturally take over and give you all the rest you need when caring for your baby around the clock.
However, if you resist your body clock and try to keep your sleep consolidated to the manmade clock, sure—your sleep may look more “perfect” and consolidated like you are used to.
But.
If you continue to live by clock time instead of body clock …
