Category: Better Sleep

Can’t remember the last time you slept through the night? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. Up to 78% of pregnant women report disturbed sleep, with problems peaking in the third trimester. Here’s what’s going on in your body, how it affects your health, and practical, science-backed ways to sleep better.

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Struggling to get comfortable—or stay asleep—while pregnant? You’re not alone. Research shows most women experience disturbed sleep in pregnancy, especially by the third trimester. In fact, over half of all women report poor quality sleep during the final months of pregnancy, according to [Women’s Mental Health](https://womensmentalhealth.org/posts/pregnancy-poor-sleep/). Here’s what actually helps, based on science.

Insomnia is a very common sleep disorder that affects between 10% and 30% of adults. It causes difficulty to fall asleep or stay asleep. It can also make you wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. As a result, you wake up feeling exhausted, moody, and unfocused. If these […]

Having twins? One of the first things you’ll want to do when they’re born is get them into synchronized sleeping patterns. If not, you’ll always be taking care of at least one baby, and this will be enough to drive you and your partner crazy. So, for your sanity, make sure both babies are asleep […]

The menstrual cycle is the period in which the body prepares for the event of pregnancy. It begins on the first day of your period (when estrogen and progesterone levels are low) and ends on the first day of your next period. In most cases, the menstrual cycle lasts 28 days. This phenomenon can repeat […]

Have you ever woken up unable to move? With the sensation of being choked? And maybe even a dark figure lurking over you? No, you’re not going crazy! This terrifying experience is something known as sleep paralysis and there’s a very valid explanation for it. In this article, we’ll discuss what sleep paralysis is, what causes it, […]

Sleeping babies. The phrase conjures up images of sweet angelic little faces. Yet getting them to sleep can be a monstrous task! It’s easy to spend hours down the Google rabbit hole trying to find the best baby sleep tips. Most parents would hand over stacks of cold hard cash if they could discover the […]

When a small child cries, your first instinct is to soothe them. You may sing a lullaby, rock them gently in your arms, or offer a breast or bottle. But, when babies start crying in their sleep, many parents and carers find themselves at odds. Is the baby in pain? Is it a nightmare? Should […]

Expecting? You may be bracing yourself for 2 AM wake-up calls, unexpected diaper changes, multiple feedings, and bouts of fussiness. Your friends and family say to prepare yourself for kissing a good night’s sleep goodbye. But, this doesn’t have to be the case. Ge through the newborn days alert and fresh while catching some extra […]