“sleep while you can,” “get ready to never sleep again,” “good luck not sleeping!” these are all things people hear from others when pregnant. while the first few weeks or months of sleep deprivation are difficult, parents can do many things to help ensure it doesn’t last too long ( #makeaplan #hireapostpartumdoula ) one way is with white noise, or rhythmic sounds like waves, rain, or vacuuming to soothe babies.