Who knew that health and fertility were just a sleep away :)

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We have been hearing all our lives that sleeping on time and for right amount of time is very crucial as it enables us to wake up fresh and on-time the next morning. However, today we will find out how having right sleep will not just keep us fresh and happy but will also increase our chances of getting pregnant.

Below are some key points that a mother-to-be should pay attention to:

• Lack of sleep results in upset hormones. It is not just the case in women but also in men. When we are sleep deprived or sleep and wake up at different times, we force our body to adapt to ruptured schedule. The inconsistent schedule confuses our body and it does not produce right hormones at the right time
•  No sleep or irregular sleep makes us tired and even bitchy. Which severely affects the BD* and we will know how important BD is if we wish to conceive
• Less sleep affects overall health which weakens the immune system of our body. With weak immune system one is more prone to fall sick which may result in no baby bump
• Lack of sleep does affect males as well. If the sleep cycle is too abrupt, it can affect sperm count and motility
• Sleep produces melatonin which helps body heal during the sleep process. One thing that is not so commonly known is that melatonin protects eggs during the time of ovulation. If one is sleep deprived then the body will not produce enough melatonin to protect the eggs - which in turn will result in fail cycle. Taking melatonin supplement without consulting the doctor is not advised.
• Also if one has conceived, lack of sleep or abrupt schedule can also lead to an unfortunate miscarriage

Hence, it is very important to maintain a good sleep schedule which provides us a 7-8 hours of deep and sound sleep.

In order to have good night's sleep, one should try to follow below:

1. Keep bedroom sleep friendly i.e. avoid bright lights that provide hindrance to sleep
2. Keep cell phones, tablets out of reach and avoid using electronic devices just  before sleeping
3. Keep room cool as per desired temperature
4. Try to keep all tensions, worries aside and sleep in peace
5. Lie down at same time everyday to get into the routine

Following above should help and if you still have problem sleeping, it is strongly suggested to visit a health care professional.

I hope my article helps. You can read more regarding this topic on this link .

The post is part of new section I am starting in my blog... Baby Diaries & Pregnancy

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