‘Measures of Sleep Are Decently Predictive of Preterm Birth’
A study using actigraphy finds that sleep consistency offers better predictive power of preterm birth than average sleep duration.
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Sleep Patterns in Pregnancy May Predict Preterm Birth Risk
Deviations in sleep patterns during pregnancy, detected with machine-learning algorithms, can predict the risk of preterm birth, Stanford School of Medicine research found.
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Sleep Changes in Pregnancy Linked to Mood Disorders
A set of parameters including sleep and biological rhythm variables are closely associated with the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms, starting in the third trimester of pregnancy to the third postpartum month.
Read MoreHow to Treat Pregnancy Insomnia
Pregnancy insomnia affects up to 80% of people at some point during pregnancy.
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Sleep Outcomes in Shift Workers, Pregnant Women, and Patients in the ICU
A Journal of Sleep Research editorial highlights recent findings regarding sleep outcomes in various scenarios, including sleep disturbances in the ICU and the association between prenatal maternal sleep and postpartum depression.
Read MoreWhat’s The Best Treatment for Insomnia During Pregnancy?
Clinical psychologist Jennifer Felder, PhD, whose research has focused on new and expectant mothers, has shown promising results in addressing depression by helping patients improve their sleep.
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How to Sleep When You’re Pregnant
The Cut: A magazine writer describes how she coped with sleep problems during pregnancy.
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Is It Safe To Take Melatonin While Pregnant?
We know very little about the impact that high melatonin levels may have on a developing fetus, according to a report from Forbes.
Read MoreThe Link Between Pregnancy and Sleep Apnea
Higher levels of estrogen and progesterone can be a prime reason why pregnant women are susceptible to sleep apnea.
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Large Study Finds Narcolepsy Drug Does Not Up Risk of Fetal Malformation
A registry study involving 2 million pregnant women shows no association between modafinil and an increased risk of malformation in babies.
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Some Anxiety, Insomnia Drugs Raise Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy
Taking benzodiazepines within 90 days before conception raises the risk of ectopic pregnancy by 47% new Stanford research finds.
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 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 MoreWhen Does Pregnancy Brain Start? An OB-GYN Explains
Dr Yvonne Bohn tells Romper that sleep deprivation and fatigue can lead to forgetfulness and cognition issues, possibly leading to “pregnancy brain.” Pregnancy brain can occur as early as the first trimester since...
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