"It's not that I don't have time to sleep, it's that my body doesn't know how to rest" - A guide to restoring my rhythm for mothers
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1. The sleep dilemma of mothers during the parenting period is not just " sleeping less "
Many mothers have similar experiences:
• Waking up quickly and having difficulty falling asleep again
• Lying in bed makes me more anxious. “ If I don’t sleep now, how can I take care of the baby tomorrow ?”
• Frequent night wakings, especially when breastfeeding or when the baby needs a feed
• Daytime sleepiness, poor memory, and mood swings
📌 These are not simply " tiredness " , but the brain's awakening system has not been shut down for a long time .
2. Rhythm out of control is not a problem of willpower, but a " bad habit " of the nervous system
Caring for a child means your brain is in a constant state of alert , ready to:
• The baby wakes up as soon as he cries, forming a conditioned reflex shallow sleep
• Long-term lack of complete deep sleep ( N3 stage) → unable to repair the immune, emotional, and memory systems
• Irregular work and rest disrupts melatonin secretion → biological clock disorder
• " Revengeful solitude " by browsing the phone → Blue light inhibits the release of sleep hormones
📌 Although my body was tired, my nerves were working at high speed and I couldn't stop .
3. A new generation of sleeping pills: Instead of sedating you, they gently regulate your wakefulness system
Traditional sleeping pills (such as diazepam, zopiclone) can help you fall asleep quickly, but:
• May affect breastfeeding safety
• Dependence and difficulty in quitting
• I felt dizzy the next day and my efficiency in taking care of my baby was low
• Can easily cause cognitive slowness and memory loss (especially in the medium and long term)
In contrast, as orexin receptor antagonists ( ORAs ) , suvorexan, leborexan, and darilexan have the following advantages:
Dimensions |
ORAs (eg, sulvorexant) |
Traditional sedative drugs |
mechanism |
Regulates the wakefulness system and allows you to fall asleep without sedation |
GABA system enforces sedation |
Addictive |
✅ No dependencies |
❌ Addiction and drug resistance |
To Memory |
✅ Does not affect cognition |
❌ Possible long-term damage |
Use during breastfeeding |
It is recommended to use after breastfeeding and stop taking the medicine quickly |
High risk, not recommended |
📌 Sun et al., 2021 : The study showed that after stopping suvorexant, there was no rebound insomnia, cognition was stable, and sleep quality continued to be good .
4. Medication advice for mothers: recovery, not dependence
You don't need to take medicine every day, nor do you have to take it for the rest of your life. ORAs are best used for:
• After weaning / when the pace of parenting is somewhat stable
• Loss of control of emotions, insomnia, and waking up easily for several consecutive days
• Periodic rhythm repair needs (such as when the baby changes sleep phases or starts kindergarten)
It is recommended to take it 30 minutes before bedtime, in a quiet environment and low light. You can stop taking the medicine naturally after 1-2 weeks of use without the risk of being unable to stop . More importantly, you can finally have a good night's sleep.
Conclusion: Mom shouldn’t have to endure the night alone.
" Mom just has to endure " is a misunderstanding. What you need is not to continue to endure, but a truly gentle, safe and controllable recovery mechanism . Suvorex, Lebrex and Dalirex will not make you sleepy, but help you get a truly restorative rest in a limited time .
Allowing the brain to “ sleep ” and the body to “ rest ” is the greatest kindness a mother can give to herself, and it is also the starting point for regaining emotional stability and physical recovery.
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