Table 3 Maternal sleep outcomes (N = 32)
Maternal sleep outcomes | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Infant’s AD causes maternal nocturnal wakening | ||
Yes | 7 | 21.9 |
No | 25 | 78.1 |
Causes of nocturnal wakeninga (n = 7) | ||
Itching | 6 | 85.7 |
Need to treat | 1 | 14.3 |
Stress | 3 | 42.9 |
Worry | 4 | 57.1 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Number of causes of maternal wakening (n = 7) | ||
1 | 2 | 28.6 |
> 1 | 5 | 71.4 |
Maternal report of difficulty sleeping over the past month, even when sleep was possible | ||
Yes | 22 | 68.8 |
No | 10 | 31.3 |
Maternal report of repeated memories, dreams or nightmares, over the past month | ||
Yes | 10 | 31.3 |
No | 22 | 68.8 |