Libby made a decision many mums are scared to say out loud: she chose not to breastfeed.As a solo mum by choice through IVF, Libby knew protecting her own mental health mattered as much as her baby&#39;s wellbeing. That decision came with judgement and unsolicited opinions — but she&#39;s never regretted it.In this episode, we go behind that decision: the guilt, the pushback, and how she built her own version of motherhood — from becoming a solo mum through IVF to setting up a newborn sleep routine that worked for her family, without following anyone else&#39;s rules.Follow @awakeat3am.podcast and @sophiassleepschool for more real stories of motherhood, sleep and survival.

18 | Nothing Prepared Me for the Sleep Deprivation | Sheila | First-Time Mum at 47, Donor Egg, IVF & Newborn Sleep

They told you it was normal. We ask if it really is. If you've ever been awake at 3am wondering why your baby won't sleep or why everyone else seems to be coping better, you're in the right place. Hosted by infant sleep consultant Sophia Masur and mum of two Jess Zids, we share real stories and evidence-based conversations on baby sleep, sleep deprivation, postnatal depression, food intolerances and maternal mental health—so no mum feels alone.