The Claim

Digital tools, particularly digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), are associated with improved sleep quality and reduced insomnia severity scores in pregnant individuals after 18 weeks of use.

Source: Effectiveness of Digital Tools on Lifestyle & Health-Related Outcomes Across the Full Continuum of the Maternal Journey: A Systematic Review

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

Pregnant individuals who use digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia show improved sleep quality and lower insomnia severity after 18 weeks of use.

See the scientific wording

Digital tools are associated with improved sleep quality and reduced insomnia severity during pregnancy, with digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) showing significant reductions in insomnia severity scores after 18 weeks, suggesting non-pharmacological digital interventions may effectively address sleep disturbances in this population.

Why this might work

Using digital CBT-I helps the brain reduce overactive stress signals at night, which lets the body lower its core temperature and release sleep hormones at the right time, leading to deeper and more consistent sleep.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effectiveness of Digital Tools on Lifestyle & Health-Related Outcomes Across the Full Continuum of the Maternal Journey: A Systematic Review

    This study found that apps and online programs teaching sleep habits helped pregnant women sleep better and have less insomnia, especially when they used a type of therapy called CBT-I. So yes, digital tools can help pregnant women sleep better without pills.

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