Saturday, June 8, 2013

Are you Getting Enough Sleep During your Pregnancy?





Sleep is on every expecting mom most wanted list!  It’ll be harder to get sleep when the baby arrives so getting sleep during pregnancy is necessary.  Unfortunately, sleep can be elusive for most pregnant women after the first trimester.  If you normally sleep on your stomach or back it can also become very frustrating trying to sleep as your body changes.  Back pain, leg & arm cramps, indigestion, baby kicking during the night and the need to use the bathroom can wreak havoc on your body and prevent you from sleeping through the night.  

Find what works for you! There are a lot of suggestions on the best position in order to get sleep but every pregnancy is different.  Sleeping on your side is believed to be the best position but if this doesn’t work, try other methods like sleeping on a couch or recliner.  Make sure that you are wearing loose and comfortable maternity sleepwear.  Choosing the right position can improve your sleep and help relieve pain but have faith in your body to find the best position while you are asleep. 

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