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Baby's Chaotic Sleep Linked to Mothers Depression

Jerry Kennard
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008
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  Mothers who experience depression before or during pregnancy are more likely to have babies who have chaotic sleep patterns in the first six months of life. Professor Roseanne Armitage, of the University of Michigan Sleep and Chronophysiology Laboratory, states that not only does this add to ...
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    Sue
    Monday, September 15, 2008 at 02:46 PM

    Thanks Jerry this is really important information for families about to have a baby or already having difficulties with their new arrival and sleep.

     

    I have to say as a mother of 3 young children, 5, 2 1/2, and 1 1/2, even now they seem to react in kind to my mood fluctuations.  If I am feeling anxious or frustrated, all three will start acting out - it is truly amazing. 

     

    Does anyone want to share their own story of their baby's sleep patterns?  If so join us in the discussion by posting your comment here.

     

    All the best, sue

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