| Pregnancy may be one of the happiest moments in a | | | | Tips |
| woman's life. Some pregnant women however may | | | | There are numerous ways to help reduce pregnancy |
| also come to experience physical pains and | | | | insomnia. The following may be helpful tips: |
| discomforts as their tummies expand. One such | | | | · Experiment with sleeping positions like sleeping |
| common complaint is pregnancy insomnia. | | | | on your side. Avoid sleeping on your back to avoid |
| The Figures | | | | pressure on your diaphragm and bladder. |
| It is believed that at least 78% of women experience | | | | · Drink a lot of water in the morning but reduce |
| insomnia during pregnancy. Although some may not | | | | fluid intake before bed time to curb frequent urination. |
| experience this sleeping problem throughout | | | | · Perform pregnancy exercises to reduce painful |
| pregnancy, at least 97% of pregnant women | | | | night leg cramps. |
| experience temporary pregnancy insomnia near the | | | | · Add comfortable pillows on your bed. You can |
| end of pregnancy or at the last trimester. Aside from | | | | hug a long body pillow or use special pregnancy pillows |
| common pregnancy insomnia, 30% of pregnant | | | | for your head and back. |
| women also develop snoring habits that could be a | | | | · Take a warm bath and have a soft massage |
| sign of sleep apnea. | | | | before sleeping. |
| Pregnancy Insomnia | | | | · Drink warm milk or water with honey before |
| Pregnant women may experience pregnancy insomnia | | | | sleeping. |
| because of pregnancy induced pains and discomforts. | | | | · Make sure that you are comfortable with your |
| A woman may have trouble sleeping simply because | | | | room's temperature and that the room is well |
| a big tummy makes nearly all sleeping positions | | | | ventilated |
| uncomfortable. Pregnancy insomnia is more commonly | | | | · Play relaxing music or turn on the TV to a boring |
| experienced during the last trimester because the | | | | show. |
| swollen uterus presses against body parts and organs | | | | · Read a boring book. |
| and creates pressure in some parts. This results in | | | | · Avoid spicy or acidic foods to avoid heartburn. |
| common pregnancy complaints like nausea, cramps, | | | | · Eat bland crackers to reduce nausea. |
| heartburn, body aches and the need to frequently | | | | · Practice deep relaxation breathing techniques like |
| urinate. Fetal movement and psychological anxieties | | | | the method taught in pregnancy classes. |
| may also contribute to the incidence of pregnancy | | | | Find What Works |
| insomnia. | | | | Pregnancy aches and pains are usually unique to an |
| Other Sleep Problems | | | | individual. You may therefore need to find your own |
| Aside from pregnancy insomnia, sleep apnea may also | | | | personal solution to pregnancy insomnia by |
| be a harmful condition that may develop during | | | | experimenting on which of the above mentioned tips |
| pregnancy. Nasal passages may increasingly swell in | | | | will work for you. One thing is certain though; you |
| pregnant women which may block airways. Snoring | | | | should consult your doctor if you plan to take anything |
| which may accompany this kind of apnea may result | | | | for your insomnia. What you put in your body could be |
| in high blood pressure. The lack of oxygen could also | | | | harmful to your baby. It is generally a bad idea to take |
| potentially harm the fetus. In some women, this sleep | | | | alcohol, sleeping pills, sedatives and other sleep |
| apnea may also be the cause of pregnancy insomnia | | | | medication while you are pregnant. Ask you doctor for |
| since a pregnant woman may wake up suddenly | | | | a safe sleep supplement. |
| because of gasping which may follow snoring. | | | | |