Postpartum insomnia is a common condition among new mothers due to the pressure of caring for young children as well as hormonal and psychological changes.
Therefore, experts at the health website Health give some suggestions for mothers to refer to and apply to overcome the above situation.
Share childcare
New mothers are often worried and want to take care of their children themselves. However, sharing the responsibility with their husband or asking for help from relatives will help new mothers have more time to rest and relax.
Be open and share your pressures with your loved ones to receive timely support to reduce mental pressure and improve sleep quality.
Adapt to your child's lifestyle
Newborns often wake up to feed or have their diapers changed. Adapting to your baby’s schedule to adjust their rest time will help mothers not feel too tired and stressed when taking care of their baby, especially at night.
Create a quiet bedroom space
Creating a quiet and comfortable sleeping space is one of the important factors to help you sleep deeper and better. Using blackout curtains, adjusting the room temperature appropriately and avoiding blue light from your phone before going to bed will be useful suggestions for mothers.
Other tips such as drinking herbal tea, taking a warm bath or listening to soft music before going to bed will help mothers relax and easily fall into a good night's sleep.
Apply stress avoidance methods
Methods that can reduce stress and depression such as meditation, deep breathing exercises or gentle yoga before bed will help mothers improve their mood.
Maintaining these methods will help mothers balance their psychology, reduce feelings of anxiety, fatigue or irritability often experienced after giving birth.
