Q. Will I get more sleep if I supplement with formula?

Nope. A recent study compared a mother’s level of sleep deprivation (and ability to function) after living with a newborn (between 2—12 weeks old) to what the baby ate—exclusively breast milk, exclusively formula, or a combination of breast milk and formula. The answer? There was absolutely no statistical difference . . . all the mothers were walking zombies! (Montgomery-Downs)

Although what you feed your baby doesn’t make a bit of difference, you are certainly entitled to a few hours of uninterrupted shut-eye for your physical and mental health. After 2—4 weeks, you can pump (express) some breast milk and let your partner take a turn doing an evening feeding. Getting a four or five hour stretch of sleep will feel like an amazing night’s sleep!