Sleep in the Second Trimester
Your second trimester may be a welcome reprieve from the sleep disturbances during early pregnancy: Bathroom wake-up calls, sleep-sapping nausea, and an overwhelming desire for
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Sleep During the Third Trimester
Waking up at night? Having trouble falling asleep? Join the club. Most pregnant women have sleep problems in their third trimesters, waking three to five
Sleep Deprivation and New Parents
New parents are easy to spot: The bloodshot eyes and dazed expressions are an instant tip-off. Although the birth of a child is a joyous
Night Terrors
If you’ve ever seen a young child in the grip of a night terror, you’ll never forget it. He’ll wail in panic, scream, and thrash
Sleep Deprivation and Stress
Anybody who has ever tossed and turned after a rough day at work knows that stress can make it hard to get a good night’s
Sleep and Stress
During the downhill ski competition at the 2006 winter Olympics, American Lindsey Kildow took a crushing fall that landed her in the hospital for a
Valerian
What is valerian? Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) is an herb that has been used as a sleeping aid for more than 1,000 years. Many people
Bedtime Struggles
Why is it important to get my child to bed early? Kids need a lot of sleep to function at their best. Toddlers and preschoolers
Quiz: Do You Make the Dream Team?
Most parents are prepared for the sleepless nights that come with having an infant, but few expect them to last more than a few months.
Fatigue: Why Am I So Tired?
We all get that drained feeling every once in awhile. Usually, we can pinpoint the cause — perhaps a restless night’s sleep, a hard day’s
Sleep Better Tonight
Do you have trouble getting enough sleep at night? Join the crowd — the bleary-eyed, cranky, exhausted crowd. An estimated three out of four American