In this episode, we’re breaking the taboo around co-sleeping, bed-sharing, and safe infant sleep—without the guilt, shame, or fear that mainstream advice so often stirs up.

Join Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC and mom of five, and her guest Taylor McKay, a holistic sleep coach based in Canada, as they unpack what real-life sleep looks like for new mothers—and how to make it safe, biologically normal, and confidence-building.

You’ll learn how to protect your peace, your milk supply, and your baby’s safety—without resorting to sleep-training or fighting your natural instincts.

• Safe co-sleeping and bed-sharing practices backed by evidence and maternal intuition

• How to create a safe sleep space for your newborn—whether you use a crib, bassinet, or share your bed

• What to do when exhaustion hits hard postpartum and “just don’t sleep with your baby” stops being realistic

• Common myths about co-sleeping safety that every mom deserves to hear the truth about

• Reducing risk of SIDS and infant suffocation deaths

• Practical tips for safely bed-sharing while breastfeeding so everyone actually gets rest

• Why listening to your intuition matters more than rigid sleep rules

• Balancing family dynamics when your partner or relatives don’t understand co-sleeping

• How confident, informed mothers sleep better—and so do their babies

RESOURCES:

• PREGNANT MOMS: FREE Breastfeeding Plan Workshop (Click here to access)
• Confident Mama Breastfeeding Academy (Use code PODCAST50)
• Get 1:1 Breastfeeding Support (Click Here)
• Need sleep support? Visit Taylor McKay on Instagram @Cozylittlesleepers

00:00 — Welcome to Breastfeeding with Confidence 00:43 — Meet Taylor + why “safe co-sleeping” matters 01:46 — The reality of postpartum sleep and survival 05:12 — What safe bed-sharing actually looks like 08:12 — Debunking myths and navigating fear-based advice 13:52 — Real-life mom experiences and intuition-led sleep 34:10 — Final thoughts + your next step toward peaceful rest