Beth Dewing RN, Continence & Sleep, IBCLC, Women's Health

Beth Dewing RN, Continence & Sleep, IBCLC, Women's Health Maternal & Child | Women's Health
Little ones: feeding, sleep + toileting
Women's Health Coordination.

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Women's Health → holistic, wrap around peri/menopause clinic COMING SOON 🌸🩺

19/06/2026

Sometimes a kiddo who is “refusing” to poo on the toilet isn’t actually refusing at all.

In the work I do with families, this can be quite common. There are often lots of layers underneath refusal.. and it’s not often what you think it is..

They may not feel the urge clearly.
They may associate pooing with pain.
They may feel physically unsafe or unsupported on the toilet.
They may be using so much effort just to balance that relaxing enough to poo feels impossible.

My job is to unravel this with families, to look at how the body is working, understand why things are happening, and put a realistic plan in place to move forward.

Sometimes that involves a team, like an OT, psychologist or physio. Sometimes we can work through it together without needing extra supports.

Either way, I am passionate about supporting families all the way to their goal.

I often tell families that this can be a long-term relationship. These challenges can take time to fully resolve, but I’ll be there to support, problem-solve and adjust the plan each step of the way.

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Up to 20% of kiddos will have some level of sleep-disordered breathing.I work in the paediatric sleep space a lot, and y...
15/06/2026

Up to 20% of kiddos will have some level of sleep-disordered breathing.

I work in the paediatric sleep space a lot, and you’d be surprised by how many little ones have sleep-disordered breathing that has been hiding in plain sight.

It isn’t always the classic “sleep apnoea” picture either.

Sometimes it looks like mouth breathing every night.
Sometimes it’s ongoing snoring.
Sometimes it’s restless sleep, frequent waking or night terrors.
Sometimes it shows up more during the day through tiredness, behaviour or regulation difficulties.

The list goes on.

As someone who works in paediatric sleep, diving into this stuff really matters. I can’t properly support your kiddo’s sleep without first looking at what might be sitting underneath the sleep difficulties.

Sometimes it isn’t just a sleep routine problem. Sometimes there is an airway, medical, sensory or developmental piece that needs to be explored first.

Because we need to understand the “why” before we can build a sleep plan that is actually going to help.

13/06/2026

🌙 Is your baby waking every 1-2 hours from around 3 am?

This is actually a really common pattern.

In the early hours of the morning, babies spend more time in lighter, active sleep (REM sleep). Because they’re not sleeping as deeply, they’re much more likely to stir and wake between sleep cycles.

Sometimes just understanding the why can make a huge difference. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing anything wrong, and it doesn’t always mean your little one has developed a sleep problem.

That said, if those 3 am wake-ups are turning into a long stretch of broken sleep for the whole family, there may be some simple changes that can help.

I’ve been supporting families with paediatric sleep for many years and I love helping parents understand what’s normal, what’s contributing to the wake-ups, and how to optimise sleep in a way that works for your child and your family.

I always stay true to my approach:
Responsive Parenting • Gentle Boundaries

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Those early weeks are full of feeding, cuddling, nappy changes… and lots of sleep! While it might seem like your little ...
03/06/2026

Those early weeks are full of feeding, cuddling, nappy changes… and lots of sleep! While it might seem like your little one is sleeping all day, this rest is essential for their incredible growth and brain development.

Remember, newborn sleep can be unpredictable, with short naps and frequent wake-ups being completely normal. Every sleep cycle is helping your baby learn, grow, and adjust to life outside the womb. 💛

For lots of families, toileting challenges can feel isolating but they are not a sign of laziness, naughtiness, or poor ...
25/05/2026

For lots of families, toileting challenges can feel isolating but they are not a sign of laziness, naughtiness, or poor parenting. Wetting can be linked with bladder signals, bowel health, constipation, sleep/arousal, sensory processing, anxiety, and development.

Kiddos need compassion, practical strategies, and support that meets them where they are. With the right assessment and a low pressure plan, families can build confidence, reduce stress, and support toileting independence at a pace that feels achievable.

Need help? You can find me at 🫶

Newborn sleep can feel confusing, but it makes so much more sense when we understand what’s normal.Newborns have 2 sleep...
24/05/2026

Newborn sleep can feel confusing, but it makes so much more sense when we understand what’s normal.

Newborns have 2 sleep cycles: active sleep and quiet sleep. Their cycles are short, often around 30–45 minutes, and active sleep can look noisy, wriggly, grunty, and unsettled.

They’re also biologically wired to cluster feed, especially in the evening — this helps support milk supply and comfort.

And that early “bedtime”? For many newborns, it’s naturally closer to 9–10 pm, not 7 pm.

Newborn sleep isn’t broken. It’s developing. 🤍

Hi, I’m Beth, and as well as looking after all my little paediatric friends at I’m also co-owner of .restore .When I’m...
14/05/2026

Hi, I’m Beth, and as well as looking after all my little paediatric friends at I’m also co-owner of .restore .

When I’m feeling out of balance my #1 rule is: be kind to myself with zero judgement.

Then I come back to the basics: tracking what I’m noticing, looking for patterns, nourishing my body, moving gently, prioritising rest (most of the time - mum of 4 kiddos here 🙋‍♀️🙈) and starting a conversation when symptoms begin to impact daily life.

Hormonal changes can feel confusing, but you do not have to figure it all out alone. Sometimes the most helpful first step is noticing what your body is trying to tell you.

And that’s what Hormone Restore is all about. Helping you map it out, understand what might be happening and get the help you need.

Beth x

Fussy toddler eating can feel stressful, confusing and exhausting, especially when you’re trying to work out what is “no...
12/05/2026

Fussy toddler eating can feel stressful, confusing and exhausting, especially when you’re trying to work out what is “normal toddler behaviour” and what might need extra support.

At we love working together to support families through starting solids, toddler eating and beyond.

As an RN working in early intervention, I bring a whole-child lens, looking at things like growth, nutrition, sleep, development, sensory needs, routines, family capacity and overall wellbeing.

And the amazing Jessie Anderson, paediatric speech pathologist and feeding specialist, brings her expertise in feeding skills, oral motor development, safe swallowing, communication and mealtime confidence.

Together, we help families understand what’s happening underneath the behaviour and create practical, supportive steps forward.

Because when it comes to feeding, we really are better together.

For all my new followers, hello and welcome 🤍I’m Beth, a Registered Nurse with a background in NICU nursing, paediatrics...
11/05/2026

For all my new followers, hello and welcome 🤍

I’m Beth, a Registered Nurse with a background in NICU nursing, paediatrics, lactation, sleep, continence, early intervention, women’s health and hormones.

A lot of my work has centred around supporting families through the early years, helping parents understand what is going on beneath the surface with sleep, feeding, toileting, development, regulation and health.

Over time, my work has naturally grown into women’s health too, because so many women are navigating huge changes in their bodies while also caring for everyone else.

So many mums find themselves coming out of the postpartum and breastfeeding haze, and stepping straight into perimenopause.

That’s where Hormone Restore was born.

Hormone Restore is my new women’s health clinic. I have partnered with an incredible GP, and together we are supporting women through all things hormones, perimenopause, menopause and optimal health.

Our approach is about time, education, medical care and a holistic view of the whole person.

My heart is to help women feel heard, understood and supported, whether they are navigating motherhood, burnout, hormones, sleep, mood changes, brain fog, periods, perimenopause or menopause.

I’m so glad you’re here x

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