Image zoom Sleep may be in short supply among new moms, but the That New Mom Life community had an endless supply of hilarious mishaps from those newborn nights. Five moms shared their stories, and you'll never guess why one of their TVs wouldn't turn on! Even though funny things can happen, sleep deprivation is no joke. This week, Grace Bastidas and Desiree Fortin share the mic with Maida Chen, M.D., director of the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center at Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Chen explains the importance of sleep, what happens when moms are sleep deprived, and brain fog (it's a little different from mommy brain). She also breaks down the physiology of why newborns don't sleep through the night, and why some new moms might struggle with sleep too.