Insomnia during pregnancy: What to do ?
Saturday, September 23, 2017
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Future mothers often suffer from insomnia at night. It is difficult to sleep, find a comfortable position, the stomach hinders ... What should I do?
Evening walks
Walking before bedtime is good for every person. 40 minutes in the open air will be very useful for expectant mothers. At this time, try to "disconnect" from all problems and have fun.
Open windows
In addition to walking, it is recommended to sleep with an open window or a slightly opened balcony door. Let the room be fresh and cool. But do not get carried away. You can practice it if it's already warm in the street. For example, now. Just remember that you need to protect yourself from mosquitoes.
Do not overeat
You need to eat before going to bed a little, but with a sense of hunger, you do not have to go to bed. Therefore, if you want something to eat at a late hour, then let it be a light curd, for example, and not a salad "Olivier" with bread vpikusku. Satiety should not burden you or your stomach.
See something pleasant for the soul
Sleeping is important to the atmosphere and emotional state. So avoid watching horror films before going to bed, thrillers with bloody scenes. Better make yourself an evening of melodramas, comedies or cartoons.
Without screaming and quarreling
Refrain from arguments, because everything can be settled quietly and calmly. Remember: hormones can and take over now, but then it can turn into bad consequences.
No computer
Do not sit in front of the computer for long. Better take a quiet and stress-free evening in the evening: read your favorite book, try to embroider a picture for the future baby, assemble a puzzle, paint.
Cozy atmosphere.
As for the atmosphere, relaxing music can be set on a relaxing wave, lighted candles in the bedroom (but do not forget about your safety), use of aroma oils (carefully, you can only do what is allowed for small children), taking a warm bath (if there are no contraindications).
Relaxing massage
A nice addition and a "cure" for insomnia will be a massage. Ask your husband to gently and gently "mash" your neck and collar zone, back, feet and fingers.
Pose in a dream
The more the belly becomes, the more difficult it is to find a comfortable position for sleep. And, by the way, it's safe too. It is undesirable to lie on the back: this position leads to the removal of the inferior vena cava, which can provoke even fainting in the pregnant woman. The most optimal is to sleep on your side. For a comfortable sleep, the future mother can use a special pillow for pregnant women, which after the birth of the child turns into a pillow for feeding.
Sleeping mode
We should not forget about the regime. If you try to go to bed every day and get up at about the same time, then the body will develop a reflex, and problems with insomnia disappear by themselves.
Herbal teas
Well, and if nothing at all helps from the above, calming herbal teas will come to the rescue. When buying such a tea, carefully study the instructions for use, namely, contraindications. The fact is that there are a number of herbs that are forbidden during pregnancy. They can help reduce the uterus and lead to premature birth.
During pregnancy will help to overcome insomnia:
Evening walks
Walking before bedtime is good for every person. 40 minutes in the open air will be very useful for expectant mothers. At this time, try to "disconnect" from all problems and have fun.
Open windows
In addition to walking, it is recommended to sleep with an open window or a slightly opened balcony door. Let the room be fresh and cool. But do not get carried away. You can practice it if it's already warm in the street. For example, now. Just remember that you need to protect yourself from mosquitoes.
Do not overeat
You need to eat before going to bed a little, but with a sense of hunger, you do not have to go to bed. Therefore, if you want something to eat at a late hour, then let it be a light curd, for example, and not a salad "Olivier" with bread vpikusku. Satiety should not burden you or your stomach.
See something pleasant for the soul
Sleeping is important to the atmosphere and emotional state. So avoid watching horror films before going to bed, thrillers with bloody scenes. Better make yourself an evening of melodramas, comedies or cartoons.
Without screaming and quarreling
Refrain from arguments, because everything can be settled quietly and calmly. Remember: hormones can and take over now, but then it can turn into bad consequences.
No computer
Do not sit in front of the computer for long. Better take a quiet and stress-free evening in the evening: read your favorite book, try to embroider a picture for the future baby, assemble a puzzle, paint.
Cozy atmosphere.
As for the atmosphere, relaxing music can be set on a relaxing wave, lighted candles in the bedroom (but do not forget about your safety), use of aroma oils (carefully, you can only do what is allowed for small children), taking a warm bath (if there are no contraindications).
Relaxing massage
A nice addition and a "cure" for insomnia will be a massage. Ask your husband to gently and gently "mash" your neck and collar zone, back, feet and fingers.
Pose in a dream
The more the belly becomes, the more difficult it is to find a comfortable position for sleep. And, by the way, it's safe too. It is undesirable to lie on the back: this position leads to the removal of the inferior vena cava, which can provoke even fainting in the pregnant woman. The most optimal is to sleep on your side. For a comfortable sleep, the future mother can use a special pillow for pregnant women, which after the birth of the child turns into a pillow for feeding.
Sleeping mode
We should not forget about the regime. If you try to go to bed every day and get up at about the same time, then the body will develop a reflex, and problems with insomnia disappear by themselves.
Herbal teas
Well, and if nothing at all helps from the above, calming herbal teas will come to the rescue. When buying such a tea, carefully study the instructions for use, namely, contraindications. The fact is that there are a number of herbs that are forbidden during pregnancy. They can help reduce the uterus and lead to premature birth.
During pregnancy will help to overcome insomnia:
- tea made from chamomile,
- tea made from mint,
- milk with honey,
- decoction of the motherwort,
- a decoction of valerian.
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