Sleep deprivation and lack of self-care are a reality that every young parent faces, especially if you’re a mom bringing up multiple toddlers. For most, it’s an accepted cost of parenthood — a phase of life they see through. But not for Brittany Mahomes.
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The mother of three — she and Patrick Mahomes’ third child, daughter Golden Raye Mahomes, was born on January 12 — is very particular when it comes to her routines. Despite having two young children at home and being pregnant with her third, the former soccer player managed to maintain an astonishing 98% sleep performance, according to her WHOOP data.
And this wasn’t just a statistical fluke. As Brittany revealed on the latest episode of The WHOOP Podcast, it was the result of intentional choices and discipline.
“You know, it was not easier because I have two little ones running around that I have to keep up with,” said the owner of KC Current. “Pregnancy is not my favorite [time], but I feel like I kind of knew what was coming, so I braced myself a little bit better and just kind of accepted it.”
Unlike her first pregnancy with daughter Sterling Skye, when she could nap and relax with no other children to care for, the third one was an all-out grind.
“With Sterling, it was like I could lie on the couch and take naps all day and just relax because I didn’t have kids to run around with,” Brittany explained. “But this one, keeping up with two toddlers… was a lot.”
Still, she found a smart way to catch some shut-eye: “Luckily, they nap at the same time, so Mom napped when they napped every day.”
Apart from syncing her schedule with her kids’, Patrick’s wife also emphasized that sleep was a non-negotiable priority. “Sleep is very important in my life,” she said. “I make it a priority.”
And one of her biggest tips to achieve this goal? A pregnancy pillow — specifically, the kind that wraps around your entire body. “That saved me,” she revealed. “I did get a new mattress too this go around, because when I was sleeping, I was sleeping very, very good for sure.”
And it wasn’t just the comfort of her pillow that helped her sleep like a baby — Brittany also made a strong case for consistency and mental well-being as contributing factors. Hence, her advice to other moms was simple: “Don’t forget about yourself”, as she stressed how moms need to “show up every day” for themselves as much as they do for their children.
“If you’re not in the best mental and physical state that you can be, it’s very hard to parent and keep up with someone else,” added Brittany.
Talking about self-care, Brittany revealed that her go-to method was to stay active. “Working out is a big one for me,” she shared.
“I make sure I get that in weekly, as many times as I can. Obviously, things happen, you’re busy, sometimes you can’t get it in… but definitely making that a priority,” added Brittany.
Between raising three children, including newborn Golden, running her business ventures, and supporting hubby Patrick through multiple Super Bowl wins, Brittany has somehow found enough time to balance it all. And the sleep stats are a testament to her ability to juggle responsibilities seamlessly.
