- The National Sleep Foundation has helpful information about pregnancy and sleep
- Expectant mothers should aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night
- Sleep duration is variable during infancy:
- Newborns (0-3 months): Aim for 11-14 hours of sleep total (day + night)
- Infants (4-11 months): Aim for 12-15 hours of sleep total (day + night)
- You may be especially worried about you or your young child becoming ill:
- Check out the Baby Doctor Mamas podcast for their episodes on pregnancy, newborns, and more
- Continue to follow safe sleep recommendations for your baby: Place baby alone, on his/her back, on a flat sleep space (crib, bassinet, or pack n’ play)
- The Pediatric Sleep Council also has information on infant sleep