The subject of your sleep is rarely talked about as connected to the success of conceiving a child. If you have decided you’d like to conceive, you are likely looking into ways to be at your healthiest. While vitamins, healthy eating, and quitting bad habits like smoking are all important recommendations, how much sleep you should be getting ought to be on your radar as well.
The part of your brain that regulates our sleep hormone (melatonin) and our wakeful hormone (cortisol) is the same part of the brain that releases reproductive hormones.
In women, the luteinizing hormone (LH) is the reproductive hormone that triggers ovulation and is a part of regulating the menstrual cycle.
The release of this LH hormone is controlled by the same part of the brain that regulates our wake-sleep hormones. Similarly, a man’s reproductive hormones that facilitate the sperm-maturation process are triggered in that same part of the brain that controls our sleep. While it is not fully understood yet, this is good indication that sleep is connected to viable fertility. Studies have also shown that women who get the recommended 7- 8 hours of sleep tend to become pregnant more quickly, particularly evidenced by studies done on women undergoing IVF.
Biological studies have shown that our libido, or sex drive, is negatively impacted by lack of sleep. Sleep that is not restorative results in low levels of testosterone, the hormone that drives libido in both men and women. When we don’t reach the deepest restorative stages of REM sleep, our body can’t maintain normal testosterone levels.
With all the advancements in medicine, there is more than one way to become pregnant today. But traditionally speaking, sexual intercourse is our most natural means to becoming pregnant. If proper levels of testosterone aren’t circulating through the body, erectile dysfunction and lack of sex drive can occur, preventing the opportunity for pregnancy.
When you’re thinking of starting a family, you want everything to be just right. Whether it’s finding the right doctor, making financial preparations, or plans for the nursery, you will be putting very careful thought into it. Evaluating your mattress needs is an important part of your planning.
Finding ways to ensure you’re getting the quality sleep you need may involve looking at your lifestyle or understanding your unique body-clock. But, finding the right mattress is the first place to start.
Without the foundation of a good mattress, all of your other efforts will be weakened by poor sleep quality caused by a bad mattress, and your careful family planning will be compromised.
At Mattress World Northwest, https://www.mattressworldnorthwest.com, we can help you get access to some of the most cutting-edge technology in mattresses today. It’s important to understand that a well-fitted mattress is like a well-fitted suit — it needs to be custom made for you– AND TRIED ON for best results. The best way to find that perfect fit is to not only try out various mattresses in person, but to also receive knowledgeable advice and assistance from our in-house sleep specialists
As you plan for the arrival of a new family member(s), you will have new things to think about that maybe weren’t important before, or that you never even thought about. We can help you with that!
For example, if you’re planning to get pregnant, your body will be ever-changing over a 9 month period. You will want to check out our Original Smart Bed, “the bed that changes with you”!
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While you can't go wrong with any of our mattresses, here are a few factors you'll want to consider before making a purchase: your sleep position (and if you have a partner, theirs as well), the size of the space, and a price point. If you have any questions, rest easy knowing that our team is happy to help you find that perfect fit.
| Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Twin | 38″ wide x 75″ long x 9.25″ tall |
| Twin XL | 38″ wide x 80″ long x 9.25″ tall |
| Full | 54″ wide x 75″ long x 9.25″ tall |
| Queen | 60″ wide x 80″ long x 9.25″ tall |
| King | 76″ wide x 80″ long x 9.25″ tall |
| Cal King | 72″ wide x 84″ long x 9.25″ tall |
| Split King (2pk) | 38″ wide x 80″ long x 9.25″ tall |
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