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Episode 2478:

Marygrace Taylor highlights the strong link between sleep loss and postpartum psychiatric disorders, affecting both mothers and fathers. Proactively planning for sleep, tracking its effects on mood, and seeking support whether from a partner, family, or a professional can help parents navigate this challenging phase while maintaining their well-being.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/sleep-and-mental-health-for-parents

Quotes to ponder:

"It would be fantastic if you thought about how you might respond to sleep deprivation as part of preparing to have a child, by taking a sleep inventory and seeing what works for your baseline."

"You might notice, for instance, that on the day your sister was over and you got 4 hours of sleep in a row, it made a huge difference in your mood."

"There can be this panic that this is what it’s like now, but it will end."

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