It is possible that a newborn’s lack of sleep may affect brain development.
The newborn’s nervous system is not yet fully developed at birth, and at this stage of birth is the most rapid development of the nervous system, when sleep plays a significant role in the development of the baby’s nervous system, including the brain.
Research has found that the blood flow to the baby’s brain increases significantly after a good night’s sleep, and the synthesis of proteins in the brain increases during sleep, which promotes the development of the baby’s intelligence. If the baby sleeps well, wakes up in good spirits, can receive more information during the day, conducive to brain development.
On the contrary, if the baby’s sleep quality is poor, waking up in a bad state, not easy to accept the things around, accordingly not conducive to the development of the brain. However, sleep time varies greatly among individuals and needs to be judged in conjunction with the child’s mental state.
For severe cases, it is recommended to consult a doctor to identify the cause of the problem in order to improve sleep quality and promote brain development.