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Sleep Apnoea in Children

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In this fascinating episode, Kay shares great advice and information about sleep apnoea in children.

She highlights a range of indicators that mean sleep apnoea should be considered and explains what to do if you think your child is struggling with sleep apnoea.

It’s important to understand how sleep apnoea can potentially impact on a child in the long term and in knowing what the indicators are you are in a much better position to take the action you need to for your child and their well-being.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • There are long term implications for children with sleep apnoea as it can affect growth and behaviour.
  • There are a range of indicators that when present mean sleep apnoea should be considered.
  • Bedwetting – if it happens more than twice a week.
  • Sweating – it’s not normal for children whilst sleeping.
  • Restless sleep - this can be a sign of struggles during the night.
  • Unusual sleeping positions – as children try to breathe during sleep.
  • Snoring can be a possible indicator of sleep apnoea.
  • Growth problems - because if sleep is disrupted less growth hormone is released
  • If a child continues to nap this can be a sign as the child is tired due to lack of sleep during the night.
  • Mouth breathing – as humans usually breath through their noses.
  • Children with ADHD can also struggle with sleep apnoea
  • Sleep apnoea can lead to both cognitive and psychosocial problems

BEST MOMENTS

‘You may not think about sleep apnoea as a condition affecting children’

‘Look out for sleepwalking, bedwetting and snoring’

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ABOUT THE HOST

IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/

https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER

https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After

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In this fascinating episode, Kay shares great advice and information about sleep apnoea in children.

She highlights a range of indicators that mean sleep apnoea should be considered and explains what to do if you think your child is struggling with sleep apnoea.

It’s important to understand how sleep apnoea can potentially impact on a child in the long term and in knowing what the indicators are you are in a much better position to take the action you need to for your child and their well-being.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • There are long term implications for children with sleep apnoea as it can affect growth and behaviour.
  • There are a range of indicators that when present mean sleep apnoea should be considered.
  • Bedwetting – if it happens more than twice a week.
  • Sweating – it’s not normal for children whilst sleeping.
  • Restless sleep - this can be a sign of struggles during the night.
  • Unusual sleeping positions – as children try to breathe during sleep.
  • Snoring can be a possible indicator of sleep apnoea.
  • Growth problems - because if sleep is disrupted less growth hormone is released
  • If a child continues to nap this can be a sign as the child is tired due to lack of sleep during the night.
  • Mouth breathing – as humans usually breath through their noses.
  • Children with ADHD can also struggle with sleep apnoea
  • Sleep apnoea can lead to both cognitive and psychosocial problems

BEST MOMENTS

‘You may not think about sleep apnoea as a condition affecting children’

‘Look out for sleepwalking, bedwetting and snoring’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

IVF Before and After Podcast

ABOUT THE HOST

IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/

https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER

https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After

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