02/20/2026
Newborn sleep looks very different from adult sleep—and that’s normal.
Short stretches, frequent waking, and lots of contact are biologically appropriate. Your baby’s nervous system is still learning how to regulate outside the womb, and closeness helps them feel safe while they adjust.
At Legacy Midwives, we help families understand what’s normal so you don’t feel like something is wrong when your baby wants to be held.
You’re not creating bad habits.
You’re building security.
✨ Rest in realism
✨ Trust the process
✨ Hold them close