You’re expecting a baby and there’s nothing you want more than to sleep like a baby. While there are all these beautiful images of pregnant women smiling in their sleep, most of you who have been pregnant would know that in reality, things are quite different. It’s ironic how you feel more sleepy than ever, but when you actually try...
You’re in the final stretch now! Your baby is getting ready for the grand debut, and your sleep patterns might reflect this excitement.Remember, these sleep problems are common during pregnancy, but there are strategies to help you get a better night’s rest.
While the hormones are busy doing what they do, your mind is constantly wandering and coming up with endless possibilities of what could possibly go wrong with your pregnancy. That’s another reason one of the common sleep problems during pregnancy is insomnia! A word of caution though. Do something about insomnia while you can, for you need your sleep. If the insomnia is left to be, it could worsen and or even become a contributing factor to postnatal depression.
This then allows gastric acids to move back up which in turn causes the burning sensation and other reflux problems. Dr Chee talks about how many pregnant women complain of leg cramps while sleeping. And it typically happens around three to four in the morning, just about when you would be falling into a deep sleep.
“I would get up in the middle of the night and freak out because my leg would suddenly hurt so badly and there seemed to be nothing that I could do about it." That, coupled with the tropical heat in Singapore is a recipe for disaster, especially if you sleep without the air conditioner.“I had to set the air-conditioner so cold that my husband was freezing," she added, laughing.
It is likely to be caused by increased oestrogen levels that increase blood volume in the nose membranes. This causes their nose to swell and thus the congestion. An estimated 15 to 16 per cent of pregnant women experience this sleep problem during pregnancy. RLS is a strange condition that is likely to occur in your third trimester. It is the uncontrollable urge to move your legs to alleviate burning, tingling or crawling sensations in your leg.
RLS has been associated with iron deficiency and your doctor might run a test to check your iron levels. Chamomile and lavender tea work wonders as well, so long as there’s no caffeine. A routine like this is sure to calm those nerves and soothe you into slumber. The problem gets more serious if you already have a condition like high blood pressure or diabetes which affects the amount of nutrition your baby is getting.
When trying to sleep in a left lateral position, Dr Chee suggests tucking a small pillow under the right side of your back so that your tummy shifts and points to the left. You can also place some pillows under your knees to bend them and flatten out your back. This is to prevent lordosis from occurring.
Well, ladies, the sleep problems during pregnancy are beyond any doubt not something to look forward to. You would have expected the eyebags and lack of sleep after the arrival of your bundle of joy.
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