Sleep

What is sleep?

Sleep is a natural phenomena and rest state of mind and body. While sleeping, man is unaware of its surroundings and environment. It decreases the muscles activity. It plays a vital role in soothing the physical and mental health.

Different stages of sleep:

Sleep is divided in several stages. It categorized in two types named;

Non-REM and REM(Rapid Eye movement)

Non-REM sleep

1.Stage 1(N1):

It is a transition between wakefulness and sleep.it is known as light sleep. As said that its a light sleep so there is no difficulty in waking up. It lasts in few minutes.
2.stage 2(N2):

It is a deeper sleep. In this sleep body temperature gets down and heart rate slows down. It also plays a vital role in physical recovery. Moreover, it is difficult to awaken.

REM Sleep:

this sleep occurs approximately about 90 minutes after asleep. It is important for memory consolidation and emotional processing. In this sleep, dream occurs most vivid. It accelerates the brain activity.

Sleeping hours with the ages

Sleep can be vary by the age. It is absolutely different phenomena person to person. Here are some general guidelines.

• Newborns (0-3 months): 14-17 hours

• Infants (4-11 months): 12-15 hours¹
• toddlers (1-2 years): 11-14 hours

• Preschoolers (3-5 years):10-13 hours
• School going children (6-13 years):9-11 hours
• Teen agers (14-17 years):8-10 hours
• Adults (18-64 years):7-9 hours

• Other adults (65+ years) 7-8 hours

Sleeping hours for a pregnant woman:

pregnant woman needs 8-10 hours of her sound sleep. However, it differs for every woman, but the suggested sleep is too beneficial for their physical and mental health.

Different sleeping positions:

Everyone prefers his sleeping position in whish he feels comfort and relax.

Here are some general recommendations;

1. Back sleeping:
   • It reduces the risk of acid reflux.
   • It helps in maintaining neutral spine alignment.
2. Stomach sleeping:

• This is the most unrecommended sleep because it can strain the neck and spine.
• It may leads to discomfort or pain.

3. Side sleeping:

Tis is a good sleeping position as it improves digestion and circulation of blood. It is also good for spinal alignment. Moreover it reduces snoring.

It is a deeper sleep. In this sleep body temperature gets down and heart rate slows down. It also plays a vital role in physical recovery. Moreover, it is difficult to awaken.

REM Sleep:

this sleep occurs approximately about 90 minutes after asleep. It is important for memory consolidation and emotional processing. In this sleep, dream occurs most vivid. It accelerates the brain activity.

Sleeping hours with the ages

• Other adults (65+ years) 7-8 hours

Sleeping hours for a pregnant woman:

pregnant woman needs 8-10 hours of her sound sleep. However, it differs for every woman, but the suggested sleep is too beneficial for their physical and mental health.

Different sleeping positions:

Everyone prefers his sleeping position in whish he feels comfort and relax.

Here are some general recommendations;

1. Back sleeping:
   • It reduces the risk of acid reflux.
   • It helps in maintaining neutral spine alignment.
2. Stomach sleeping:

3. Side sleeping:

Tis is a good sleeping position as it improves digestion and circulation of blood. It is also good for spinal alignment. Moreover it reduces snoring.