Ep. 85 Are you a tired, sleep-deprived mom?

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Occupational therapist Tanya Muir sheds light on sleep problems encountered by parents, babies and young children. Combining evidence-based solutions with her experience as a mom, Tanya explains how sleep deprivation can affect caregivers’ physical and mental health, weight loss after pregnancy, and love relationships. She offers practical interventions for getting better sleep all round.

6 Sep 2022 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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