Effects of sleep deprivation on maternal behaviour in animal models: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract

Pregnancy results in changes that can be quite challenging both physically and emotionally for the mother. Sleeping patterns are often compromised and severely altered due to emotional stress, hormonal variations, and physical changes that happen during this period (Facco et al., 2010). As a result of poor sleeping patterns, the most consistent findings are a gradual decrease in total sleep time and sleep efficiency (Bei et al., 2015), and an increased incidence of various sleep disorders during pregnancy (including obstructive sleep apnoea, insomnia, and sleep-related movement disorders;

Plain Water Intake, Sleep Quality, and Hydration Status of Pregnant Woman in Hainan, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…However, excessive or insufficient water intake affects this balance, changing the hydration status and impacting health. Excessive intake can lead to acute water poisoning and hyponatremia [ 2 ], while insufficient intake can cause dehydration, reducing cognitive [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ] and physical abilities [ 4 ], and increasing the risk of urinary system diseases [ 7 ] and cardiovascular diseases [ 8 ]. Therefore, sufficient water intake is significant for health.…”

“…Lack of sleep is closely correlated with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and chronic kidney disease, impacting maternal and infant health [ 9 , 10 , 11 ]. Research shows that over 60% of pregnant women experience sleep problems during pregnancy, including difficulty falling asleep and frequently waking up at night [ 2 , 12 ]. Lack of sleep not only affects the mental state of expectant mothers but may also have a profound impact on the health of the fetus.…”

Longitudinal and prospective assessment of prenatal maternal sleep quality and associations with newborn hippocampal and amygdala volume

“…Growing preclinical literature indicates that poor prenatal maternal sleep impacts offspring neurodevelopment in rodents ( Vanderplow et al, 2022 ) and that the developing hippocampus, a region involved in memory consolidation and learning ( Han et al, 2020 , Peng et al, 2016 ), may be particularly susceptible ( Argeri et al, 2016 , Pires et al, 2020 ). Sleep deprivation in pregnant dams causes impairments in hippocampus-dependent memory in the offspring ( Pires et al, 2021 ). Evaluation of underlying mechanisms illustrates that maternal sleep deprivation compromises offspring hippocampal function ( Zhao et al, 2015 ), including neurogenesis during both prepubescence ( Han et al, 2020 , Zhao et al, 2014 ) and adulthood ( Motta-Teixeira et al, 2018 ).…”