During your
last trimester, getting a good night sleep becomes increasingly
difficult.You may be having a hard time finding a comfortable
sleeping position or you may be getting up throughout the night
to use the bathroom. Along with all the physical symptoms keeping
you up, you may be preoccupied with thoughts of when will labor
happen, what will my baby look like, and hundreds of other thoughts
that riddle the minds of pregnant women are our best tips for
getting a good night sleep during pregnancy.
Use
a full size body pillow. These can be a lifesaver in pregnancy
and really help you find a more comfortable sleeping position.
Avoid
caffeine. This is probably an obvious tip, but still worth
mentioning.
Engage
in regular exercise during the day. *Avoid exercise in
the evening as this can make falling asleep more difficult.
Don't
watch TV in bed. The lights and stimulation can make it
more difficult to sleep.
Stop
eating at least two hours before bed. This can help prevent
heartburn which may be keeping you up at night.
If
you are laying in bed unable to sleep, get up. Read a
book. Work on something you find relaxing until you are
tired. Once you are feeling sleepy, try again to go to
sleep.
Nap
during the day. Normally, this might be seen as bad advice,
but during pregnancy rest is important. With all the physical
discomforts and changes it may be impossible to sleep
straight through the night. Cat naps can give you the
rest your body needs.
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