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Perinatal depression

Depression that occurs during pregnancy or after birth.

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Is insomnia dangerous for pregnancy

Is insomnia dangerous for pregnancy

What insomnia means in pregnancy Insomnia is more than simply being tired. It usually means difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, together with daytime impairment such as fatigue, poor concentration, irritability, or reduced ability to function. In pregnancy, some sleep fragmentation is expected because the body is changing rapidly, but persistent insomnia […]