Delayed Lactogenesis II is Associated With Lower Sleep Efficiency and Greater Variation in Nightly Sleep Duration in the Third Trimester.

Theresa M CaseyHui SunHelen J BurgessJennifer CrodianShelley DowdenShelby CummingsKaren PlautDavid HaasLingsong ZhangAzza Ahmed

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2019)

Women with better sleep efficiency and more stable nightly sleep time are less likely to experience delayed onset of lactogenesis II. Interventions to improve sleep may improve maternal health and breastfeeding adequacy.

Keyphrases

physical activity
sleep quality
healthcare
public health
mental health
preterm infants
depressive symptoms
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index
pregnant women
human health