In last week’s blog we talked about sleep habits and migraines, but those same tips about healthy sleep can apply anytime! If you’re already a parent, or know others with infants then you already know how precious sleep becomes after a baby arrives.
Lack of sleep can increase the levels of cortisol your body produces, and that can, in turn, affect your production of progesterone, an important hormone for reproduction. Too little sleep can cause your body to produce less estrogen or testosterone (3) , so aim for a minimum of 6.5 – 9 hours per night (5).