Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Infant Sleep and Maternal Sleep and Mental Health
Changes in maternal sleep and circadian rhythms during pregnancy are associated with infant sleep problems and maternal depression and anxiety.
New Study Questions Prolonged Room-Sharing for Infants
In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued new infant sleep guidelines, recommending that infants should sleep in the same room as their parents – on a separate firm sleep surface, such as a [...]
Pilot Study: Treatment of Antenatal Depression Associated with Improved Infant Outcomes
About 10% to 15% of women experience clinically significant depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Many studies have shown exposure to maternal depression and anxiety during pregnancy may be associated with various outcomes in the child, including [...]
Maternal Depression During Pregnancy May Lead to Infant Sleep Problems
About 15% of women suffer from depression during pregnancy, and many reports have suggested that depression during pregnancy may have negative effects on the fetus. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan indicates a link between depression during pregnancy and infant sleep problems.
Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Linked to Infant Sleep Problems
The link between maternal depression and anxiety during pregnancy and adverse neonatal outcome has been well-documented in the medical literature and reviewed on our website. A recent study published in the journal Early Human Development suggests that a mother's stress during pregnancy may also negatively affect her baby's sleep patterns.