Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2478: [Part 2] Yes, Parents, Your Lack of Sleep Is Affecting Your Mental Health by Marygrace Taylor of Healthline
Feb 7, 2025
This discussion highlights the critical connection between sleep loss and mental health issues for new parents. It offers practical strategies for managing sleep disturbances during the challenging postpartum period. Emphasis is placed on the importance of self-care and prioritizing rest for effective parenting. The conversation also encourages proactive planning for sleep, knowing that maintaining well-being is essential in navigating this transformative phase. Expect insightful advice on how to model healthy habits for children.
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Sleep and Postpartum Disorders
- Sleep deprivation and lower sleep quality are linked to postpartum psychiatric disorders.
- Worse sleep for moms means higher risk, creating a snowball effect as their infants also sleep worse.
Fathers and Sleep Deprivation
- New fathers experience similar sleep disturbances and fatigue as new mothers.
- Returning to work sooner eliminates daytime nap opportunities for fathers.
Proactive Sleep Planning
- Before having a child, assess your sleep needs and what helps you sleep best.
- Track your sleep and mood after childbirth to see how sleep affects your emotional state.