My Infant Is a Testimonial for the Science of Sleep (Editor’s Message)
I recently had our second child, and I have found that many facets of the science of sleep apply to babies too.
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Chronotype May Predict Pregnancy Complications in Women with Gestational Diabetes
These findings suggest a new potential health risk from disturbances in the body's 24-hour internal clock, specifically the sleep-wake cycle.
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Family, Environmental Risk Factors Linked to Poor Sleep in Young Children
Poor sleep habits and sleep disorders are very common in early childhood, especially in children exposed to multiple family and environmental risks like parental depression and poverty, say researchers from Children’s...
Read MoreParents, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Sleep Texters
As children become more connected, it is getting harder for them to disengage and settle down for sleep, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer.We know that it can feel almost impossible to keep bedrooms tech-free. But sleep should...
Read MoreInsomnia During Pregnancy May Lead to Postpartum Anxiety
Women reporting insomnia during pregnancy may be more likely to experience anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) postpartum, according to results from a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders....
Read MoreLack of Sleep May Be Ruining Your Sex Life
A recent study followed nearly 4,000 men and women in their early- to mid-60s for a year and found that poor sleep was associated with erectile dysfunction for men, and arousal problems and orgasmic difficulty for...
Read MoreHow Long Does Postpartum Insomnia Last? Experts Explain
Hormonal changes that occur after a woman gives birth can cause postpartum insomnia, Romper reports.
Read MoreIs Melatonin Safe During Pregnancy?
Business Insider reports that there is a lack of research indicating that melatonin is a safe sleep aid for pregnant women. One meta-analysis published in 2013 in PLOS ONE, found that while melatonin’s effect on...
Read MorePoor Maternal Health in Pregnancy Linked to Infant Sleep Problems
Severe and persistent infant sleep problems in the first year are linked to poor maternal mental and physical health during pregnancy, a new study by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has found. The study, led by...
Read MoreSleep Position Unlikely to Affect Baby’s Health in Pregnancy, Study Finds
Pregnant women are often told to sleep on their left side to reduce the risk of stillbirth, but new research suggests they can choose whatever position is most comfortable through most of the pregnancy. “We can reassure...
Read MoreLack Of Sleep Could Be Ruining Your Love Life, Study Finds
Not getting enough sleep may lead to sexual dysfunction in some populations, according to new research. A recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine followed nearly 4,000 men and women in their early- to mid-60s...
Read MoreDoes Melatonin Make Birth Control Pills Less Effective?
The sleep aid melatonin could interfere with birth control pills, reports POPSUGAR.
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Pregnancy Shifts the Daily Schedule Forward
Add this to the list of what to expect: Getting up earlier, at least in the first trimester. New...
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Infant Sleep Duration Linked with Mom’s Education Level, Prenatal Depression
A new study analyzing data from Canadian parents has found that babies sleep less at 3 months of...
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In Pregnant Women, Are Awakenings Protective to the Fetus?
Sleeping more than 9 hours per night during pregnancy may be associated with late stillbirth, a...
Read MorePoor Sleep Habits Linked with Risky Sexual Behavior in HIV-Susceptible Population
Men who have poor sleep habits also tend to engage in riskier sexual behavior, according to new research. Scientists from Hunter College at the City University of New York, Harvard Medical School, and the New York University...
Read MoreImprove Sexual Dysfunction—Without Drugs
Swedish researchers prescribed CPAPs for 401 men with apnea and ED and their sexual function improved significantly, reports Psychology Today. Unfortunately, few people can name the many possible contributors to erection...
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