Does your newborn interrupt your sleep or keep you up at night? If so, you're certainly not alone.

Many new parents have a difficult time finding enough time for meaningful rest, especially during the first few months of the child's life. But, with a bit of creative planning, new parents can find space in their baby's schedule to grab some quality naptime.

The Mayo Clinic offers the following tips for helping new parents find time to catch up on sleep:

• Sleep when your baby sleeps. Turn off the ringer on the phone, and set aside home chores temporarily.

• Set aside your social graces. When friends and loved ones visit, don't offer to be the host. Let them care for the baby while you excuse yourself for some much needed rest.

• Reclaim your bedroom. It may be most practical to share a bedroom with your baby initially. But if your baby's breathing and general restlessness keep you awake, separate rooms may be the key to sound sleep.

• Turn down the baby monitor. Lying in bed listening to every breath may be just as disruptive as having your baby in the room. Adjust the volume based on how loudly your baby cries.

• Share nighttime duties. Work out a schedule with your partner that allows both of you to rest and care for the baby. If you're breast-feeding, perhaps your partner can bring you the baby and handle nighttime diaper changes. If you're using a bottle, take turns feeding the baby.

• Postpone the inevitable. Sometimes, middle-of-the-night fussing or crying is simply a sign that your baby is settling down. Unless you suspect that your baby is hungry or uncomfortable, it's OK to wait a few minutes to see what happens.

• Ask for help when you need it. Take advantage of baby-sitting offers from trusted friends or loved ones. You don't need to go out however. Head to your bedroom, close the door and grab an hour to yourself.