{"id":4477,"date":"2024-02-12T20:54:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T20:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/2024\/02\/12\/sleep-deprivation-is-bad-for-your-health\/"},"modified":"2024-07-16T16:50:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T16:50:14","slug":"sleep-deprivation-is-bad-for-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/2024\/02\/12\/sleep-deprivation-is-bad-for-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Deprivation is Bad for Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Why Getting Rest is Crucial for New Moms<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A great night of sleep is truly a gift, but for new moms, it\u2019s a necessity!<\/p>\n<p>Sure, it\u2019s well-meaning when people tell you \u201csleep when the baby sleeps\u201d, but most people find that to be both extremely difficult, and the best time to actually get a few things done. Many people have more than one child as well, so sleeping during the day isn\u2019t an option.<\/p>\n<p>However, sleep is not just a nice-to-have, it is what you need to be the best mom to your child(ren).<\/p>\n<p>Sleep deprivation is physically and emotionally draining. Without rest, you may experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Problems concentrating and memory issues<\/li>\n<li>Irritability, mood swings, and anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Decreased immune system function<\/li>\n<li>Weight gain<\/li>\n<li>Increased risk for postpartum depression and even suicidal thoughts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Proper rest is beneficial for both you and the baby, because you will have better health, more patience, and increased brain function.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the ways new moms can achieve restful nights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sharing nighttime duties with your partner &#8211; alternating nights or splitting up the night<\/li>\n<li>Family assistance<\/li>\n<li>Postpartum doulas<\/li>\n<li>Overnight newborn care (provided through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/momsbestfriend.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/momsbestfriend.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707851114014000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27-KBFBh9CL8mwsPVUn19Z\">Mom\u2019s Best Friend<\/a>, with a caregiver who can help with sleep training)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you are nursing, you don\u2019t have to do it on your own. Your partner or overnight caregiver can help by heating pumped bottles (or if you prefer, bringing the baby to you), and then handling the burping, soothing, changing, and\/or getting the baby back down.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more about Mom\u2019s Best Friend\u2019s overnight newborn care, please schedule an appointment on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/kimberly-hart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/calendly.com\/kimberly-hart&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707851114014000&amp;usg=AOvVaw226DHEUGFb2oGZcnj6KgtT\">Kimberly\u2019s calendar<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/jessica-sjolseth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/calendly.com\/jessica-sjolseth&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707851114014000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3YlB8jCkjNWjMrSzTgH4o-\">Jessica\u2019s calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/new-parents-tips-for-quality-rest#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIf%20you're%20getting%20enough,to%20catch%20some%20extra%20ZZZs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/new-parents-tips-for-quality-rest%23:~:text%3D%25E2%2580%259CIf%2520you're%2520getting%2520enough,to%2520catch%2520some%2520extra%2520ZZZs&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707859125202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0mMHyB7ItHHfqHZeyod0Hx\">Hopkins Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babycenter.com\/baby\/newborn-baby\/sleep-deprivation_7750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.babycenter.com\/baby\/newborn-baby\/sleep-deprivation_7750&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707859125202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23F4OqvYsvwsHYzVGLVw0O\">Babycenter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthmatters.nyp.org\/how-new-moms-can-get-more-sleep\/#:~:text=But%20while%20it's%20hard%20to,depression%20sharply%20increases%2C%20says%20Dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/healthmatters.nyp.org\/how-new-moms-can-get-more-sleep\/%23:~:text%3DBut%2520while%2520it's%2520hard%2520to,depression%2520sharply%2520increases%252C%2520says%2520Dr&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707859125202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3BGXx7XFITjwWxPufRjw4j\">HealthMatters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/pregnancy\/sleep-deprivation-and-postpartum-depression#:~:text=Sleep%20deprivation%20and%20postpartum%20depression%20are%20both%20characterized%20by%20irritability,be%20discussed%20with%20a%20doctor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/pregnancy\/sleep-deprivation-and-postpartum-depression%23:~:text%3DSleep%2520deprivation%2520and%2520postpartum%2520depression%2520are%2520both%2520characterized%2520by%2520irritability,be%2520discussed%2520with%2520a%2520doctor&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707859125202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1isYyD9YLqe8Qep7XQVZqV\">Sleep Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/baby\/new-parent\/sleep-deprivation\/how-to-get-sleep\/#:~:text=Research%20shows%20that%20new%20parents,deprivation%20after%20having%20a%20baby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.parents.com\/baby\/new-parent\/sleep-deprivation\/how-to-get-sleep\/%23:~:text%3DResearch%2520shows%2520that%2520new%2520parents,deprivation%2520after%2520having%2520a%2520baby&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707859125202000&amp;usg=AOvVaw04oC1mZWwx6Y3d3yVj5qB8\">Parents.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Getting Rest is Crucial for New Moms A great night of sleep is truly a gift, but for new moms, it\u2019s a necessity! Sure, it\u2019s well-meaning when people tell you \u201csleep when the baby sleeps\u201d, but most people find that to be both extremely difficult, and the best time to actually get a few [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4478,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,40,44,73,74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hiring-a-nanny","category-nanny-duties","category-newborn-nanny","category-night-nanny","category-sleep-training"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4477","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4477"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4477\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4477"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/austin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}