What Neonatal Disorders are Associated with Abnormal REM Sleep?
Several neonatal disorders can be associated with abnormalities in REM sleep, including:
1. [Neonatal Seizures](): Abnormal REM sleep patterns can sometimes be a marker for neonatal seizures. During a seizure, there may be disruptions in the normal sleep architecture, including REM sleep.
2. [Congenital Hypoventilation Syndrome](): This rare genetic disorder affects the autonomic control of breathing, and infants with this condition often show abnormal sleep patterns, including REM sleep disturbances.
3. [Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)](): Infants born to mothers who used opioids during pregnancy may exhibit disrupted REM sleep as part of the withdrawal symptoms.
4. [Premature Birth](): Preterm infants often have immature sleep-wake cycles, which can result in fragmented REM sleep. They may spend more time in REM sleep compared to full-term infants.
