Night Work and Miscarriage

I think we underestimate our body's need for sleep and darkness. Here is an interesting article about how women who work the night shift had a significantly higher miscarriage rate:


Nighttime Work Linked to Miscarriages

According to the article:

"The risk of miscarriage was 85 percent higher for women who worked a fixed night shift compared to day workers after adjusting for other factors. The reasons are unknown; but the researchers said increased estrogen levels related to night work might play a role."

I'm sure that melatonin plays a role here. Melatonin is stimulated by darkness and helps to regulate sleep. It also plays a role in other hormone regulation. If you work nights, maybe a shift change may help you conceive and carry to term.