Overview
Sleep disturbances are one of the most frequent complaints brought to the healthcare professionals during routine prenatal care visits.The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a Sleep Training and Education Program (STEP) for improving sleep and health in women during pregnancy.
Description
Women in the intervention group will receive standard obstetric care plus the STEP intervention which is a 8-week program based on sleep hygiene education and cognitive-behavioral training.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- During the first trimester of pregnancy
- Singleton pregnancies
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women have pregnancy-related complications
- Women have diagnosed a psychiatric or sleep disorder