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Sleep Problems during Pregnancy

February 25, 2009

You must have noticed various pregnant women suffering from some or the other sleep related problem. Usually, sleeping problems occur during the later stages of the pregnancy. Given below are the various kinds of sleep disorders and the reasons behind their occurrence.

Many pregnant women face the problem of insomnia during the latter days of her pregnancy period. There are a number of factors which lead to this problem ranging from increasing size of the fetus to fear of delivery. Let’s look at them in detail.

Your growing belly often leads to discomfort during sleeping. During this time, it is always advised to sleep on your sides. You can also use extra pillows to make yourself comfortable. In addition to the growing size of your fetus, factors like frequent urge to urinate also affect your sleep pattern. Many pregnant women face frequent night time urination, especially when baby’s position changes to put pressure on the bladder.

Heartburns and frequent leg cramps, especially during nights also disturb a pregnant woman’s sleep. Backaches in pregnant women are quite common, especially mild to severe pains in the lower back region. In addition, other problems during pregnancy like increased heart rate and shortness of breath affect the healthy sleeping pattern of a woman, leading to sleepless or disturbed nights.

Along with medical conditions and problems associated with pregnancy, some emotional factors like fear and anxiety of delivery, and safety of the baby leads to disturbed sleep. You need to de-stress and relax yourself and get adequate sleep which is necessary for healthy pregnancy.

Cut down on your caffeinated drinks like coffee and soda. Also, find a comfortable sleeping position for yourself and even consult your doctor if your leg cramps, backaches or other problems restrict you from getting a good night’s sleep.


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