Sleep is a very interesting subject. And also something I don't get enough of!
Definitely, sleep deprivation is no joke, whether it's chronic or acute. Sleep is necessary!
I worry about what could happen if I continue missing quality sleep for too many days in a row!
I always make sure to sleep enough, so my body can get both non-REM and REM sleep.
Is non-REM what I hear people call deep sleep? I feel like I don't get much of it!
Rapid eye movement sleep
Rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep or REMS) is a unique phase of sleep in mammals and birds, distinguishable by random/rapid movement of the eyes, accompanied with low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.
The REM phase is also known as paradoxical sleep (PS) and sometimes desynchronized sleep because of physiological similarities to waking states, including rapid, low-voltage desynchronized brain waves. Electrical and chemical activity regulating this phase seems to originate
Don't smoke before or after the birth of the baby and make sure no one smokes around the baby.
- Don't let the baby get too warm during sleep. Keep the baby warm during sleep, but not too warm. The baby's room should be at a temperature that is comfortable for an adult. Too many layers of clothing or blankets can overheat the baby.
Some mothers worry if the baby rolls over during the night. However, by the time the baby is able to roll over by