"New Mom and Can't Sleep?"
Vidya Anand | Sep 06, 2007
"Sleep when your baby sleeps." This may sound like an easy piece of advice, but in real life, it could be really tough to implement.
This is because, after having a baby, the first three months will be very crucial because both you and your baby are trying to adjust to a sleep pattern.
Effect on Your Physical HealthAccording to Dr. Mugdha Raut, Gynaecological Counsellor, post delivery, your body may be very weak and your immunity level may be low.
When you are deprived of ample sleep, your immunity level is likely to fall further. Also, when you do not get ample rest, you may end up with frequent back pain.
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If you are breast feeding your baby, then you may not get your menstrual cycle. However, when you stop feeding your baby, you may start menstruating again.
If you are menstruating, then lack of sleep can interfere with your cycle. After delivery, your menstrual cycle is slightly irregular.
It takes time for it to regularise. Lack of sleep can make it all the more irregular. As far as your mental health is concerned, lack of ample sleep can make you irritable and moody.
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