Why can’t I fall asleep when the house is finally quiet?

The gap between being exhausted and being able to sleep deserves more than a reminder to have better habits.

RESEARCH REVIEW IN PROGRESS

THE 30-SECOND VERSION

Research review in progress. This article will distinguish fatigue, sleep opportunity, vigilance, anxiety, and physiology without blaming mothers for being awake.

WHAT THIS MIGHT MEAN

A quiet room does not always mean a body or mind can immediately downshift.

WHAT WE DON’T KNOW

Evidence on postpartum sleep, hyperarousal, and individual differences will be verified before publication.

WHAT MIGHT HELP

Placeholder for practical context and signs that sleep difficulty needs additional support.