What are the effects of poor sleep on pregnant women?

　　How much sleep is best for pregnant women a day? ? Studies have pointed out that pregnant mothers who sleep less than 6 hours a day on average are 4.5 times more likely to have a caesarean section than ordinary pregnant women. Almost all pregnant mothers will encounter sleep bottlenecks at various stages of pregnancy. Whether it is sleeping position, sleep interruption, insomnia and other problems, various problems may occur.

　　Poor sleep for pregnant women will affect fetus ?

　　Sleep not only affects the brain, but may even cause damage to the entire body system. This is true for ordinary people, and it is even more dangerous for pregnant mothers. However, almost all pregnant women have trouble sleeping well, and the problems are different at each stage. Luo Chongjin, an attending physician at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said that a study published in the Journal of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology pointed out that those who sleep less than 6 hours a night or have severe sleep disorders (meaning more than 15% of the time in bed are awake) will have significantly less prolonged labor than those who sleep more than 6 hours or have mild sleep disorders (meaning less than 10% of the time in bed are awake). Those who sleep for less than 6 hours are 4.5 times more likely to need a caesarean section than those who sleep for more than 7 hours. Lack of sleep also means that mommy’s stress and anxiety are too high, and her physiological condition is not good, which will definitely have an impact on pregnancy.

　　Doctors say that pregnant mothers who do not get enough sleep may not only cause excessive insulin in the body, but also increase the risk of complications during pregnancy. gestational diabetes It is also easy to increase blood pressure and cause labor retardation, and it is even easier to develop symptoms such as pregnancy toxemia.