Sleep disturbances during pregnancy

It is a known fact that women undergo a drastic sleeping order changes during pregnancy. According to doctors there can be more than one reason why the sleeping disorders affect women. There is no need to despair as you are not the only one who suffers from problems like these. There are some techniques which can help you to get better sleeps and deal with all the other related issues. Here are going to list some common problems which affect sleeping in pregnant women and aid to deal with them.

Uncomfortable in bed

During pregnancy getting comfortable in bed can be a real challenging task for a number of reasons. As biological changes take place in the body you start to deal with new problems when in bed. During first trimester the pressure on your bladder starts due to growing uterus which causes frequent urination. Later on during pregnancy you can also witness leg cramps, heart burn or ingestion.

The increase in body weight due to carrying the baby can also cause pain in body which can result in uncomfortable sleeps. Sleeping on your left side is ideal during pregnancy but if you are lying on your back or tummy you may need more time to get comfortable.

How to deal with it

Now you know the problem, it’s time to understand what all methods can help you get comfortable in bed.

• Propping your upper body a little when you are feeling breathless or heartburn will help.
• For extra comfort and support lie on your left side, bent you knees. Put pillows between your knees, below your back, tummy and breast for extra support.
• During 3rd trimester try maternity belt and sleeping bra to support your belly, breast and back.

Exercise with care

During pregnancy exercising can help you not only mentally but physically as well. However sometimes it is a problem to exercise just before bed as some experts feel. According to them sweating before going to bed can interfere with natural sleep cycle. So the best thing you can do is to wisely arrange your exercise timing according to your needs. We advise to visit experts who can provide you right tips on exercising during pregnancy.

Frequent Urination

Urination problem mostly steals sleep from pregnant women. Frequent urination is the result of dramatic increase in amount of blood in your body during pregnancy. As a result your kidneys process extra fluid which ends up in bladder. If your feet and palm sweat excessively then chances of peeing more than usual are high. Another contributing factor is the increasing pressure on the bladder due to growing uterus.

How to deal with it

• Limit your intake of fluids few hours before going to bed. You can take plenty of fluids during day time.
• Avoid tea and coffee around the bed time.
• Leaning forward when peeing will empty your bladder more.

These are the best ways to deal with sleep disturbances during pregnancy.

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