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Why do newborn nights feel so lonely? The Modern Midwife joins The Late-Night Parent Club
Midwife Marie-Louise joins Minah Shannon to talk sleepless nights, newborn worries and surviving the 3am shift.
- MadeForMums
Published: October 21, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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Welcome to the very first episode of The Late-Night Parent Club, the brand-new MadeForMums podcast hosted by Minah Shannon, bringing honest conversations, expert advice and a little reassurance to the hours when everyone else is asleep.
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In episode one, we're talking about the newborn night shift. Those long, blurry hours of feeding, rocking, worrying and wondering whether you're the only parent in the world who's still awake.
Why does everything feel harder at 3am?
Joining Minah is bestselling author and midwife Marie-Louise, better known as The Modern Midwife, who shares why nighttime can make the challenges of early parenthood feel so overwhelming.
From the emotional effects of sleep deprivation to the loneliness that can creep in when everyone else has gone to bed, Marie-Louise explains what's happening and why struggling with broken sleep doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong.
The pair also answer real questions from parents, including what to do when exhaustion leaves you feeling completely disorientated, how partners can share the night shift when breastfeeding, and why having a second baby doesn't necessarily make those sleepless nights any easier.
Plus, broadcaster, DJ and author Gemma Cairney shares a special message for parents navigating those early days.
In this episode
- Why newborn nights can feel so much lonelier than the daytime
- How sleep deprivation affects your emotions, memory and ability to cope
- Practical ways partners can help during night feeds
- Why every baby is different, even when you've done it all before
- How finding your parenting community can make the toughest nights feel less isolating
Listen to The Late-Night Parent Club, episode 1
Whether you're feeding a newborn, pacing the landing or finally getting five minutes to yourself, pull up a chair. You're part of the club.
Listen and follow The Late-Night Parent Club on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.
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New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 11pm UK time.
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