Poor sleep quality in first, third trimesters linked to preterm births
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 22:30
in Health & Medicine
Significant risk for preterm birth found in women reporting sleep disruptions during their first and third trimesters, even after medical risk factors and income levels were accounted for. However, it's inexpensive and uncomplicated to assess, and requires only a change in behavior to help reduce risk when intervened early enough.