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The Truth About Cortisol and Sleep Training: What Every Parent Needs to Know

The Truth About Cortisol and Sleep Training: What Every Parent Needs to Know

If you’re navigating baby sleep training, you may have heard concerns about cortisol, often called the "stress hormone." Some parents worry that sleep training could cause a harmful rise in cortisol levels, leading to long-term stress or emotional challenges. But what does science really say? Let’s break it down.