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If your kids are still young enough to nap themselves, follow the advice you got on the maternity ward: Nap when your baby naps. We only cite reputable sources when researching our guides and articles. These include peer-reviewed journals, government reports, academic and medical associations, and interviews with credentialed medical experts and practitioners. Mothers really underestimate the importance of getting enough sleep," says Jodi A. Mindell, PhD, a professor of psychology at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia and author of Sleep Deprived No More: From Pregnancy to Early Motherhood -- Helping You & Your Baby Sleep Through the Night. "Sleep deprivation has so many serious consequences for their health and their families." Once you're into a good breastfeeding routine, your partner could occasionally give a bottle of expressed breast milk during the night.

Children waking up at night aren't the only reason for all of those sleep-deprived mothers shuffling through life. Part of the problem is that mothers put their kids to bed and then stay up much later than they should. As little as 5 to 10 minutes of deep relaxation may help refresh you. You can learn relaxation techniques online, or go to the library for books or DVDs.

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Silversten, B., Petrie, K. J., Skogen, J. C., Hysing, M., & Eberhard-Gran, M. (2017). Insomnia before and after childbirth: The risk of developing postpartum pain—A longitudinal population-based study. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Health, 210, 348–354., Retrieved from Find out more about coping with stress after having a baby Be aware of the signs of postnatal depression Turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Blue light can affect your sleep. Exercise Daily

After all, what your kids need the most is a healthy, well-rested, and happy parent. New mom sleep deprivation won't last forever. Make sure to take steps to care for the hero who does it all and makes it look easy—YOU! Reichner, C. (2015). Insomnia and sleep deficiency in pregnancy. Obstetric Medicine, 8(4), 168–161., Retrieved from When you're feeling tired, doing more exercise may be the last thing you feel like doing. But regular exercise can help you feel less tired. Iranpour, S., Kheirabadi, G. R., Esmaillzadeh, A., Heidari-Beni, M., & Maracy, M. R. (2016). Association between sleep quality and postpartum depression. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 21., Retrieved from It is better to publicise what is happening because people should know that I am the one who made my mother pregnant. Otherwise they will accuse her of promiscuity.”Betty stunned a village court last week when she said the affair with her son had begun three years earlier. She said after spending a lot of money sending Farai to school following the death of her husband, she felt she had a right to his money and no other woman was entitled to it.

She confirms that she is six months pregnant and that she has decided it is better to “marry” her son because she does not want to marry her late husband’s young brothers, whom she says are coveting her. If these symptoms occur at least three times per week and persist for at least three months, a person may receive a diagnosis of chronic insomnia. The condition is known as short-term insomnia if less than 3 months duration. It doesn't help that as a culture, we tend to look down on sleep. Getting too much -- or even just enough -- implies softness. Some sleep-deprived mothers take pride in doing too much and sleeping too little, trading war stories of sleepless nights with other moms at the park. You can set it and forget it with the Cube. This sleep system provides an easy way to sleep at your ideal temperature all night long.Hopefully, you’ve got a partner who’s willing to share the workload. Getting up for every nightly feeding is an unfair burden that should be shared. If you’re nursing, prepare pumped bottles beforehand and show your partner how to warm and administer them properly. Keep Stress & Anxiety Away If you're feeling really tired and struggling to cope, talk to a GP or health visitor. Find out about services and support for parents.