Get A Peaceful Sleep During Pregnancy

Prenatal

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By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Monday, April 25, 2011, 17:43

Problems in sleep during pregnancy is one of the common problems during the last three months and is due to several causes. One of the basic causes of problems in sleep during pregnancy is frequent urination. This happens due to the fact that kidney's have to work hard to filter the increased volume of blood in the body and the increases as the baby grows. Increased heart rate is the next culprit which results in sleepless nights. The heart rate increases as the heart needs to pump more blood to provide sufficient blood to the uterus. Other problems like muscle cramps, breathing problem etc also hampers peaceful sleep. All these factors causes stress, which is the underlined factor of several pregnancy troubles. Here are ways to get good sleep during pregnancy -

1.As the size of your fetus increases, it becomes all the more difficult to lie down. Sleeping on your left is the most comfortable position and this position is good too, to allow maximum blood flow to the uterus and kidney. Thus, putting less pressure on the heart to pump hard.

2.Another position for good sleep is to lie on your left side with knees slightly bent. This prevents baby weight from veins, this making hearts job easy to distribute blood evenly.

3.In the last three months of pregnancy, a lot of pressure is exerted on the back. To lessen this pressure on the back, put a pillow between the two legs with knees raised slightly. This will put your back at rest and result in good sleep during pregnancy.

4.As mentioned earlier, frequent urination is one big problem. For this it is best to avoid caffeine drinks before bed time.

5.Follow a scheduled sleep. Go to sleep at the same time everyday. Slowly your body will get habituated with it and you will get good sleep at that time.

If you too are suffering sleepless nights, these are the five ways to regulate sleep during pregnancy.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.