Yes this is a family centered website. But two things: 1. Where do babies come from? 2. I have had several people ask the question privately, why do they get sleepy after sex? The only silly question is the one you didn’t ask, because somebody probably has the same question. Both men and women… Read more »
Kids can have restless legs syndrome (RLS) too. RLS is characterized by uncomfortable sensations in legs, toes, or even limbs. The discomfort is worse at rest, worse at night, and is relieved by movement. The problem is kids don’t frequently have such vocabulary to express this. Kids with RLS will frequently complain more of pain,… Read more »
Catch Me If You Can: How Sleep Is Eluding Women Whoever coined the phrase, “Sleeping like a baby” was surely not a mother! Women are busier than ever and research has shown they are far more likely to report sleep problems than men, the most common being insomnia. There are a number of factors,… Read more »
According to the National Sleep Foundation: – Biological sleep patterns shift toward later times for both sleeping and waking during adolescence — meaning it may natural to not be able to fall asleep before 11:00 pm. – Teens need about 9 1/4 hours of sleep each night to function best (for some, 8 1/2… Read more »
Pregnancy and Sleep Sleep problems in pregnancy are common and may affect pregnancy. Some more common disorders include Restless legs syndrome, Shorter sleep duration, Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Some of these may be associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and pregnancy-induced hypertension. Approximately one-third of pregnant women may report some type… Read more »
