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!
REM sleep is rapid eye movement sleep, accompanied with low muscle tone and allows you to dream more vividly.
Oh, then I definitely get more REM sleep when I do go to bed! I ALWAYS dream. Which type of sleep is most beneficial?
Non-rapid eye movement sleep
Non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM), also known as quiescent sleep, is, collectively, sleep stages 1–3, previously known as stages 1–4. Rapid eye movement sleep (REM) is not included. There are distinct electroencephalographic and other characteristics seen in each stage. Unlike REM sleep, there is usually little or no eye movement during these stages. Dreaming is rare during NREM sleep, and muscles are not paralyzed as in REM sleep. People who do not go through the
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