Experiencing Sleep Problems During Pregnancy, According To Research Triggers Bad Conditions In The Fetus

Illustration of sleep problems during pregnancy triggers poor conditions in the fetus (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA While sleeping, the body improves itself and cell regeneration. Lack of sleep, especially at night, causes a number of problems. Especially for pregnant women, which according to research poses a great risk to the fetus and physical health, welfare, and mental health of the mother.

Lack of sleep, according to researchers on sleep and its relation to mental health,tanch Morales-Munoz, Ph.D., determines overall health, welfare, and quality of life. There is evidence that sleep problems during pregnancy can lead to the development of various problems in newborns and beyond to the development of children.

Research by Morales-Munoz as reported by Psychology Today, Sunday, June 9, was conducted in Finland, that the symptoms of insomnia in mothers during pregnancy are related to their children after birth. Children born to mothers who experience insomnia during pregnancy, will experience sleep disorders at the age of 3 months. Pregnant women who have night chronology, or like to stay up late, have the risk of having sleep problems during the first 2 years of their life.

The two studies above focus on exploring sleep problems that interfere with children's development. Researchers estimate that sleep problems during pregnancy will have an impact on aspects of infant development, such as emotional problems, more difficult tepelodics, or motor or cognitive development delays. These findings still need to be explored further. Although it is also important for pregnant mothers to start improving their sleep patterns and getting quality and adequate night sleep.

The reason why sleep problems during pregnancy cause development problems in children is still unclear. But some potential biological mechanisms have been put forward to support such relationships. For example, sleep disorders during pregnancy can interfere with the rhythm and amplitude of the melatonin secretion, which is subsequently involved in the formation of fetal normal sleep patterns and circadiant rhythms. However, we still need further research. Especially longitudinal research that monitors their mothers and children over the long term to understand in more detail the mechanisms that explain the relationship between sleep problems during pregnancy and poor child development.

To prevent unwanted risks, Morales-Munoz recommends improving sleep quality. Because as we know, sleep is important in many aspects of life. Including preventing mental health problems, during pregnancy, after giving birth, to breastfeeding, and when accompanying children to be independent later.