what to do if i am not getting enough sleep and am exhausted and struggling to concentrate.?

Question

Ughh. Why am I so exhausted and tried all the time if I get enough sleep? Even small activities make me tired.

Answer 1

Aim for enough hours: ; use good sleep hygiene. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs ; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized ; finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading or warm bath.

Answer 2

No: The medical community is pretty united that, under the age of 1 year, this is dangerous and should be avoided. The data is pretty clear that this creates sleep conditions that often turn deadly for children. I personally sit on a pediatric death review board we have 5-10 deaths each month from co-bedding incidents. Some groups strongly advocate it however and claim it should be a choice.

Answer 3

No: The american academy of pediatrics (aap) does encourage co-sleeping as defined by your baby sleeping in the same room with you; let's call that room-sharing. The aap does not endorse co-sleeping as defined by bed-sharing with small babies. This is a somewhat controversial area of pediatrics. Note that co-sleeping (bed-sharing) is the norm in many parts of the world. There are valid pros and cons.

Answer 4

No: I have never endorsed co sleeping because it is not safe for the baby. It also keeps parents from sleeping well as you are constantly attuned to the breathing and movement of the baby. I have had many parents have the co sleeper attached to the side of the bed. For breast feeding moms, it is mega convenient....Ultimately follow your instincts while using the guidelines that are available.

Answer 5

No: It is actually a major risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome, not to mention rollover suffocation.

Answer 6

No: It is not safe neither healthy for your baby, you or your spouse.

Answer 7

No: Young babies should not co-sleep with a parent, because people do not want to take the risk that a baby might get tangled up with the co-sleeping parent, the sheets, the blankets, the pillows, etc . . . .; and cause a suffocation.

Answer 8

No: The american academy of pediatrics has recommended against this for years.

Answer 9

No: Contrast to typical beds for adults, infants' bed should have a rather firm surface, and no soft pillow is allowed. Co-sleeping is one of risk factors for "sudden infant death syndrome.".

Answer 10

No: Pediatricians do recommend co-sleeping (sleeping in the same bed) due to the increased risk of sids and suffocation (from rolling over a baby). Sleeping in the same room in a bassinet or crib does decrease the risk of sids.

Answer 11

Why we say "No": 50% of the ~4600 annual sudden unintended infant deaths in us are classified as sids. A review of 59 infant deaths from suid/sids in new mexico between 2006-2010 revealed that 52% of the infants had been put to sleep in a non-supine position & 71% had been found on an unsafe sleep surface. A shared sleep surface was found in 50% of the cases. "back to sleep" has reduced the rate of sids by 50%.

Answer 12

Co-sleeping: The best practice for a baby is sharing same sleep room but different sleep surfaces. Like his own crib etc, make sure his bed has the standards to avoid sids. For younger kids co-sleeping will also cause another set of problems mainly with quality of sleep and psychiatric/psychological problems. Avoid if possible.

Answer 13

Depends: We feel that co-sleeping baby and parents should have some precautions taken. Put the baby on the outside of mom with a cosleeper next to the bed. Make sure the covers are light and will not cover the babies face. A light onsie is fine. NO alcohol or any sedating drug should be in the system of either parent! Breastfeeding reduces risk of SIDS, so we definitely encourage that!

Answer 14

Yes: Absolutely. We all know the answer to that one anyway. We need a rhythm in our life. We need a schedule to tell our bodies when to wake, eat, poop and sleep. When we have schedule, we always know what's coming and what to get ready for. Start your babies early with their sleep routines, and they will make a lot easier for you to put them to bed at night.

Answer 15

Yes: The most important thing is to have a bedtime routine (starting at 6-8wks). Being consistent about this routine helps your baby learn that its time for bed and will increase the chance they will sleep better at night. Babies, just like adults like patterns and knowing what to expect. However when your baby is sick, you are traveling, have visitors be prepared to change your routines!

Answer 16

Sleep: It is important to start a routine as as early as possible, by six to eight weeks of age. Your baby can see color and detail, also hold his/her head up, and will recognize your voice and be sooth by it. Once you notice these changes, it’s time to introduce healthy sleep routine.

Answer 17

Early: What we think of as true sleep training, the "cry-it-out" variety, probably is not appropriate until 5 months or so. However, start helping your baby learn how to sleep early on. By 2 months, if baby's weight is good, give him an opportunity to go back to sleep at night without feeding him. Develop a consistent bedtime routine that separates sleep from feeding and helps him learn to self soothe.

Answer 18

Comfort: You can sleep on the couch while recovering from the herniated disk. It is important to return to the regular bed routine asap to avoid the development of insomnia.

Answer 19

No problem : What ever makes you most comfortable . No harm in sleeping on sofa as long as you don't feel worse after.

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