Poor Sleep During Pregnancy May Be Driving Anxiety — Not Just Reflecting It
Mind Body Green | 12.06.2026 16:12
For years, the assumption has been pretty straightforward: anxiety keeps you up at night. But a longitudinal study in Sleep suggests that during pregnancy and the postpartum period, the relationship may actually run in the opposite direction. Poor sleep could be fueling anxiety, not just reflecting it. And that distinction changes a lot about how we think about mental health support for new and expecting moms. Here's what you need to know.
