Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2633793 | Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Postpartum women experience altered sleep patterns that may lead to sleep disturbances. The most common reasons for sleep disturbances are related to newborn sleep and feeding patterns. Although present, the relationships among sleep disturbance, fatigue, and depression in postpartum women lack clarity due to their ambiguous definitions and the variety of the studies conducted. Providers should encourage prenatal education that assists the couple in developing strategies for decreasing postpartum sleep deprivation. Alterations of in-hospital care and home care should be incorporated to improve the new family's sleep patterns.
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Authors
Lauren P. (Director and Associate Professor), Jacqueline D. (Head of Nursing), Susan M. (Certified Nurse Midwife),