Sleep

Good sleep is essential for you to function well especially when your body is under extra stress such as pregnancy. It helps to restore your ability to perform at your best during waking hours. When sleep is impaired your performance is reduced and you are less able to juggle every day challenges.

• • How much sleep?
  • How to manage sleep during pregnancy
  • Other useful links

How much sleep?

Facts

• • Sleep needs vary with individuals, but most perform best with eight-hours of sleep per day. 

Tips

• • Make up for lost sleep by sleeping-in or napping when and where possible (e.g. on the weekend, at lunchtime at work) – schedule it into your day.
  • Have short naps. A power nap can do wonders even if it is only 10-15 minutes.  However, if possible nap for no longer than 30-45 minutes and no later than 4:00 pm.  This way your night time sleep will not be affected and you won’t wake up feeling too drowsy.
  • If you are still tired after long and regular sleep, see your doctor about other possible causes (e.g. low iron).

>> Managing Sleep During Pregnancy >>

Go to the Ngala Healthy You Healthy Baby App
Track your health and wellbeing during pregnancy and the early stages of your child's life as well as receive tips on how to improve or maintain your health. 

Further Information

• • Nutrition
  • Activity
  • Weight
  • Emotions
  • Social life
  • Sleep

Parenting Workshops

• • Building Brains
  • You and Your New Baby
  • Skilled Dads

Ngala Books & DVDs

• • Secrets of Good Sleepers Book
  • Secrets of Good Eaters Book
  • Building Brains for Young Children 0-3 Years DVD

For families of babies and young children who reside or work in W.A.,
if you need further assistance contact the Ngala Helpline
Telephone 9368 9368 or Country Access 1800 111 546
8am to 8pm 7 days a week or

or get support online via the My Ngala Forums

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