Tag: sleep deprivation
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The Role of Sleep in Preconception Health for Menopause
Blog Post: The Role of Sleep in Preconception Health for Menopause Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle, and it typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. During this time, a woman’s body goes through significant hormonal changes, which can bring about various symptoms such…
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The Impact of Sleep on Fertility and Conception
Sleep is a crucial aspect of our overall health and well-being, and it plays a significant role in our reproductive health as well. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the impact of sleep on fertility and conception, and studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between sleep and reproductive…
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The Link between Sleep and Conception: Tips for Getting Adequate Rest
The Link between Sleep and Conception: Tips for Getting Adequate Rest Getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health, but did you know that it can also impact your chances of conception? Studies have shown that there is a strong link between sleep and fertility, with lack of sleep or poor sleep quality being associated…
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The Blender Baby Hack: A Testament to Exhausted Parents’ Desperation
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 Originally Published: May 21, 2017 When you become a parent, your instincts kick in, driving you to do whatever it takes to ensure your baby’s safety and happiness. Unfortunately, that often includes trying anything and everything to get them to sleep. A parenting hack recently circulating online exemplifies…
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Being a Parent Means Always Sleeping with One Eye Open
Parenting The Reality of Parenthood: A Journey of Sleep Deprivation Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve been jolted from blissful slumber by my kids in ways that I never could have imagined. Here are just a few of these unforgettable moments: I’ve shared a bed with all four of my children. This arrangement has…
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Mom Charts Her Baby’s Sleep Patterns, Offers Hope to Exhausted Parents
Get Pregnant Fast The quest for sleep is a universal struggle among parents, especially during the chaotic first year of their child’s life. Many of us would trade just about anything for even a few moments of uninterrupted slumber. In a creative attempt to cope with sleep deprivation, one couple decided to analyze their baby’s…
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The Problem with ‘Sleep When the Baby Sleeps’ Advice
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I had a conversation with a young intern named Sarah who worked for me during her college years. I was sharing my struggles with sleep deprivation due to our new baby, who was waking up every couple of hours for feedings and diaper changes. Sarah, at just 19…
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It’s Time for Schools to Adopt Later Start Times
Get Pregnant Fast Like many households across the nation, mornings in my family can be rather hectic. Between packing lunches and locating missing shoes, it’s a race against time, and everyone seems to be in a less-than-cheerful mood. Luckily, our school day doesn’t kick off until 9 a.m., which spares us from early morning chaos…
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New Parents Prioritize Sleep Over Everything Else: Here’s the Proof
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that new parents experience significant sleep deprivation, but recent findings indicate just how desperate they truly are for rest. A collaborative study involving ParentingGuide and Dr. Emily Foster, author of the highly regarded parenting book The Joyful Parent, reveals that new moms and dads crave sleep more than intimacy,…
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The Struggles of Parenting While Battling Insomnia
Get Pregnant Fast I used to believe that insomnia was something that affected other people. You know, those individuals with unusual body clocks who somehow manage to function on less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each night. I never considered insomnia a serious medical issue; rather, I thought of it as a temporary…