In some cases, a mother's sleep problems continue even after her baby has begun a more normal nightly sleep routine. If this happens to you, you may have acquired a sleep disorder. Speak to your health care practitioner. You may need to be treated with natural or pharmaceutical medicine, or you may be referred to a sleep clinic.

Remember not to use any bottled sleep remedy, even if it's advertised as "natural", until you consult your healthcare practitioner. This is especially true if you're still breastfeeding your baby.