ANCSLEEP BLOG

Women late in their pregnancy often have many discomforts and ailments. One of the ways that late-term pregnancy can negatively impact women’s health is by interrupting their sleep. Pregnancy can make sleeping very difficult, which is unfortunate, considering how important sleep is for pregnant women. Bladder issues, back pain, and just general discomfort can negatively impact sleep, especially for those later in their pregnancy.

It's also common for women to feel dizzy, lightheaded, and as if they are not getting enough blood to their brain when they are lying down. This is known as supine hypotensive syndrome, or inferior vena cava syndrome. We will discuss what this syndrome is and what you can do if you feel as if you are affected.

Patients with cancer have many changes to their lives depending on the type of cancer, treatment or management, and overall disability that they may face. In addition to the emotional pull that cancer has on their lives, these patients may also have trouble sleeping.

Sleeping is very important for the body, as that is the time when healing, repairs, and strength building take place. Sleep can also help with emotional management and mood regulation throughout the processes of cancer treatment. Here are a few tips for managing your sleep if you are a patient with cancer. 

The days can get so busy that sometimes you feel like you've gone all day without really talking to your kids or connecting as a family. As kids get older and start participating in extracurricular activities, it can be even harder to find time to connect with them. However, finding time to talk to your kids throughout the day is important. If your kids had a stressful day, or they are anxious about the next day, then bedtime can be a great place to talk about those feelings so they can get a good night of sleep. 

It may also provide you with some solace to know that you were able to spend quality time with your children, and everyone can go to bed on a positive and connected note. Here are some ways to connect with your kids before bed. 

When you are looking to buy a home or rent a place to stay, an important factor should be how much the environment helps you with your sleep. When figuring out where to live, your sleep may be one of the last things that's considered, if it even is considered.

However, sleep is such a vital part of our lives that it should be one of the most considered things when deciding where to live. There are many environmental factors that can impact our sleep quality. Therefore, wherever we decide to live has a tremendous impact on our ability to sleep. Here are the top things that can impact your sleep and should be considered when looking for a place to live.

When you share a bed with someone, you’re not just sharing physical space—you’re also sharing emotional and mental space. Throughout the night, people’s emotional and mental states can show up in their sleep, whether that looks like trouble falling asleep, oversleeping, very light sleeping, nightmares, and more. 

When you both come to bed, you’re also bringing the stress, worries, excitement, and other feelings from your day. This mix of emotions and high stress can create an unwelcoming sleep environment. In this article, we’ll talk about how you can connect with your partner before bed so you can both unwind together and set yourselves up for a great night of sleep.

A popular method for losing weight is called intermittent fasting. This is known as time-restricted eating and has proved to be a very effective method for weight loss. It involves limiting your eating to certain hours so that your body goes into a state of fasting. Intermittent fasting is fantastic for blood sugar control and burning fat.

Did you also know that intermittent fasting has benefits for sleeping? If you are thinking about intermittent fasting or have done it before, it's important to understand or have a better idea of all its benefits. Continue reading to find out how intermittent fasting can positively impact your sleep health.

One of the main reasons that you may have difficulty getting a good night's rest is that you are not sleeping according to your chronotype. Your chronotype is your body's natural schedule for sleep and productivity. Many traditional schedules do not accommodate all chronotypes, making it very difficult to adhere to a sleeping schedule that best fits yours. However, once you figure out what yours is, then you can at least begin to create a sleep schedule that works best for you.

Trying to sleep outside of your chronotype can decrease sleep quality and quantity because your body is not ready to go to sleep or to wake up. Here's more information on how to find your chronotype and get great rest.

Nothing feels better than waking up on a Saturday morning to no alarm, at your own leisure. It's nice to just be able to go with the flow instead of being obligated to get somewhere at a certain time. However, sleeping in on the weekends may actually be detrimental to your sleep health. Continue reading to learn why keeping a consistent sleep schedule is best for your overall health. 

Naps are not just for soothing cranky kids or giving parents a break. In fact, they may be most important for learning in infancy and early childhood. Recent studies suggest that napping offers major benefits for infants and young children. In this article, we’re going to look at how babies and kids use sleep to learn, and how that might shape your children’s schedules until they eventually grow out of napping.

When trying to get good sleep, one of the best things that you can do is make sure that your environment is conducive to a good night's rest. Your environment should be cool, dark, and very quiet. In addition to those qualities, your room should be full of colors that encourage sleep, such as blues, greens, and other softer hues. However, you can also make sure that how your room smells helps you get good sleep as well. Essential oils can be very helpful when trying to create a sleeping environment conducive to deep rest. This article will review the best essential oils for sleep.