Sperm donors vs human milk donors - another injustice against women

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 Indian culture is ant-women though it is a taboo to talk about this fact. Laws also do not support truly. There is something else written and something else said and done.  Women are usually put on more manual jobs and paid less. They are rarely given leadership jobs though they could have been better leaders of the hurdles in their lives were abolished.  Now coming to sperm donation vs human milk donation. If you see both, and think on those, you will realise that human milk donation is much more valuable and useful. Yet, human milk donors are either not paid or are paid less. But sperm donors are always paid and paid more. Why this difference???? Read: How to eat idlis? Law fails to help these mothers who I would say are exploited in the name of humanity. When sperm donation and surrogacy are compensated, why not human milk donation be compensated at par??? A food for thought!!!

Sleep positions and their relation to sleep quality

 We sleep in different sleep positions and change it in one night. Sometimes we sleep supine (on back), sometimes on the side, and sometimes on the belly (prone position). But most of us get sleep when after lying down we take up a particular position. Thus, some are tummy sleepers, some side sleepers, and some back sleepers. Every position has some points associated with it. And a particular position might have to be avoided in certain health issues. A quick recap of all these positions.

1. Tummy sleeper

Many enjoy this sleep pose and do not get sleep until they go into this position. It gives sleep but can cause neck strains and low back aches. Some say that restlessness might be one result of it though I have not seen it when I strike this pose at nighttime. If you prefer this position for most part of sleeping, then use soft pillow or none at all so that the neck straining is reduced. In this position, some people keep their hands above the pillow on the side while others prefer to put it below the pillow and sleep (freefall). 

Sleeping prone (Source: Everyday Health

2. Back sleepers

This is also a position used by many for sleeping. It also could lead to low back pains. But it might also help some with back pain provided the mattress is good.  It increases snoring and breathing difficulties in those with upper airway obstructions. Sleep apnea frequency and severity might increase. In this position, some may keep their hands on the side (starfish position) while others may keep them on the side (like a soldier). There are some who like to keep their hands on the chest. There are some beliefs that when you place your hands on the chest and sleep,you may get terrible dreams and might get up with a bad dream. 

Back sleeper (Source: John Hopkins Medicine)

3. Side sleepers

In this your head is on one side and your body also on one side. Your knees may be slightly flexed and pushed upward (fetal position). One or both hands may be kept in different positions such as below the head, below the ears, below the pillow or between the knees. It is a good position for those with snoring problems or sleep apnea. Most people especially sleep in this curled-up position. 

Side sleeper (Source: Medical News Today)

4. Spooning Or cuddling

Some prefer to sleep in side position but cuddling another person who may be a sibling, parent, or partner. This is good because it releases oxytocin in the body that reduces stress. But one would wake up more often. Spooning word is typically applied for sexual partners. Some prefer to sleep cuddling a soft toy such as a teddy bear or dog or rabbit or any such stuffed animal or for that matter a pillow. This is supposed to hasten sleep and make a person warm and sensitive. Some also like to rest their legs on the lower part of the body of the person sleeping next to them. 

Also read on Veganism and its health benefits

Sleeping positions are an individual choice but can vary as per the health issues. Besides, darkening the room, silencing the room, cuddling, bringing room temperature to a comfort level, proper nightwear, proper mattress all this also affects sleep and should be looked into.


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