When it comes to getting over a cough , there are a few relatively simple steps you can take. Health experts suggest a regimen of fluids, medications if needed, and lots of rest.
But getting the rest you need to feel better is easier said than done if your cough is keeping you up all night. Rest is one of the most important ways your body fights off infections, according to the Mayo Clinic. Ironically, getting enough rest can also be the hardest thing to accomplish. Just when you need sleep the most, your cough symptoms get worse, leading to a night of tossing and turning.
If you fall into that category, it's even more important that you resolve your night cough and get a good night's rest. Why do coughs get worse at night? There are a number of reasons why they do — or at least why they seem to. The South Australian Government does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of this reproduction. This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not imply endorsement and is not intended to replace advice from your healthcare professional.
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Skip to navigation Skip to main content Site map Accessibility Contact us. Search this site Search all sites Search. Go to whole of WA Government Search. Open search bar Open navigation Submit search. Healthy living. Facebook Youtube Twitter. Home Healthy living Sleep 0 — 3 months. Sleep 0 — 3 months Baby sleep In the first few weeks after birth, babies sleep much of the day and night. This topic may use 'he' and 'she' in turn — please change to suit your child's sex. Daytime and night time patterns Very young babies have little idea of day or night and most wake regularly around the clock every 2 or 3 hours needing a feed and attention.
Ideas for settling Routines to get ready for sleep At this age babies are often relaxed and sleepy after a feed. Tired signs — sleep cues As you get to know your baby you will start to learn when he is sleepy and needs to be put down for sleep. Settling Put your baby on his back for sleep. Some things to try to settle your baby: Some babies settle better if wrapped fairly firmly in a thin cotton sheet with the arms wrapped in too, while others do not like this and settle better if they can use their hands to soothe themselves.
The wrap should not be too tight and must allow chest wall, hip and leg movement. Rock him in a pram, cot or your arms for a short period and then settle him into bed a baby should not be left to sleep unsupervised in a pram. Settle him in the cot and then pat him with a cupped hand. Some sleep disturbances are simply due to changes in development or because of overstimulation. When a newborn wakes up at the end of the sleep cycle, there is typically a quiet alert phase. This is a time when the baby is very still, but awake and taking in the environment.
During the quiet alert time, babies may look or stare at objects, and respond to sounds and motion. This phase usually progresses to the active alert phase. This is when the baby is attentive to sounds and sights, and moves actively. After the quiet alert phase is a crying phase. The baby's body moves erratically, and he or she may cry loudly. Babies can easily be overstimulated during the crying phase. It's usually best to find a way of calming the baby and the environment.
Holding your baby close or wrapping your baby snugly in a blanket swaddling may help calm a crying baby. It's usually best to feed babies before they reach the crying phase. During the crying phase, they can be so upset that they may refuse the breast or bottle.
In newborns, crying is a late sign of hunger. Swaddling means wrapping newborn babies snugly in a blanket to keep their arms and legs from flailing. This can make a baby feel safe and help him or her fall asleep.
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