The Connection Between Gestational Diabetes and a Lack of Sleep
The results of their study
When it comes to gestational diabetes and sleep, “the team also found from the studies where sleep was measured objectively that those who slept less than 6.25 hours per night had a 2.84 fold increase in risk of having the condition compared to women who slept more than 6.25 hours per night. These women also had higher blood sugar levels on their screening test.” This results in pregnant women not being able to ensure that their child develops properly. A lack of sleep during pregnancy can lead to complications during delivery, a lowered immune system, and depression. With these tests that point to an inevitable link, pregnant women need to be aware of what they can and cannot do in order to ensure the health of their unborn child.