Ep. 10: Infant Mental Health – Womb to 12 months – Infant Sleep: I'm exhausted! When will my baby start sleeping through the night?!

It’s no secret that infants need a lot of sleep. But how much is enough? And is the adage ‘never wake a sleeping baby’ really true?

In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into the infant sleep — the cycles, safe sleeping arrangements, common issues by age, and what to do to encourage self-soothing. Tune in to learn about appropriate nap times, baby vs. adult sleep rhythms, and cultural differences in approaches to sleep.

And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like whether infants should cry themselves back to sleep, co-sleeping vs. room-sharing, and whether pacifiers are appropriate sleep aids.

Ep. 9: Infant Mental Health – Womb to 12 months — Infant Brain Development: The Rapid Growth of Your Baby’s Brain

Did you know even infants have mental health concerns? It’s true! Despite their seemingly uncomplicated lives, even newborns and babies have mental health needs to be attended to.

In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into the mental health and brain development of infants from the time they’re born to their first birthday. Tune in to learn about risks associated with maternal stress, signs your infant’s mental health is struggling, and learn about the dangers of toxic stress. Learn too about Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development – who knew that peek-a-boo actually had a purpose?

And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like whether parental anxiety is automatically passed on, and whether “baby talk” is appropriate or should be avoided altogether.

Ep. 8: Infant Mental Health – Womb to 12 months – Infant Attachment: Understanding Attunement and How to Respond Appropriately to Your Baby’s Needs

What is attachment theory and how does it impact your child growing up? How do you form a secure attachment with your infant so they believe the world is a safe place?

In this episode, Dr. Vieira explains the four attachment styles, what they look like, and why they matter. Learn five ways to promote secure attachment with your infant (including whether or not you should take some space!). And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like whether breastfeeding and vaginal birth are necessary to form a secure attachment, and how to navigate attachment with multiple caretakers.