is to much sleep bad?

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Answer 1

Probably not: All depends on why you sleep a lot. If it is because of abnormal fatigue, get help. There is a statisstical relationship between under 6 and over 8 hours of sleep with shortened life span.

Answer 2

Sleep: Most studies show sleep requirement is between 6 to 8 hours, more or less causes morbidity or mortality as long as you average this amount and feel refreshed you should be fine.

Answer 3

Yes: Just as too little sleep is bad for you, too much sleep can be bad for you as well. At your age 9 1/4 hours of sleep are recommended. I am including a link you may be interested in: sleep for teenagers - national sleep foundation www.Sleepfoundation.Org/article/sleep-topics/teens-and-sleep‎.

Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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

Answer 8

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

Answer 9

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 10

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

Answer 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

No: There are several phases of sleep and one of the most important levels for maximum rest and renovation is delta phase. This is the deepest level of sleep in which hgh (human growth hormone) is released and in adults provides one of the most potented hormones that naturally helps prevent tissue and organ breakdown. It may be that you have a sleep disorder preventing this level of sleep.

Answer 17

It is not good: Oversleeping. The fact is a good night's sleep is essential for health. However, oversleeping can cause medical problems like diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and increased risk of depression. Following good sleep hygiene will help you to achieve 7-8 hours of healthy sleep. Hope it helps.

Answer 18

Hypersomnia: Prolonged sleeping at night may point to underlying sleep, neurological, as well as other medical issues. For example, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and even restless legs syndrome may cause prolonged sleeping patterns. It is recommended to seek advice of a sleep medicine specialist, and depending on other symptoms the cause of the prolonged sleeping can be figured out. Hope that helps!

Answer 19

More detail needed..: There are so many variables... what is the air temp of yoursleeping area, what type of bed covers, what is your diet, what is your BMI, what other medicines, what other health issues? The odor could be the result of skin bacteria working on sweat chemicals. Sweatting is also a way the body can rid itself of toxins, hence the value of sauna therapy for detoxification. Consult with a Endocrinologist

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