diff --git a/scripts/ci-deploy-production.sh b/scripts/ci-deploy-production.sh
index 69aa6b4..58106d2 100755
--- a/scripts/ci-deploy-production.sh
+++ b/scripts/ci-deploy-production.sh
@@ -390,9 +390,9 @@ comprehensive_health_check() {
     local start_time=$(date +%s)
     local timeout=$HEALTH_CHECK_TIMEOUT
     
-    # Minimal initial wait - just 10 seconds instead of 30
-    log "Brief initialization wait (10 seconds)..."
-    sleep 10
+    # Database initialization wait - giving MariaDB time to start
+    log "Database initialization wait (45 seconds)..."
+    sleep 45
     
     # Get immediate deployment status
     log "Checking deployment status"