Sleep during pregnancy

During the first trimester of pregnancy, you may feel that you are sleeping more than usual because your body is busy developing your baby. This is rarely the case with quality sleep, as the size of the uterus makes the bladder force you to urinate all night.
As the nausea and fatigue progresses, the second trimester is the time to adjust the regimen, both at bedtime and at the same time each day, which helps to determine the preparation schedule for the third trimester.

Most women find that they have trouble sleeping in the later stages of pregnancy. As the fetus grows in size, it becomes more difficult for it to find a comfortable place to sleep.

Most pregnant women say they have color dreams, especially in the last trimester of pregnancy. These sleep disorders are mainly due to changes in your hormonal background. This is an absolute norm, and they can reflect your fears about how you will cope with new tasks.

Although pregnant women may experience sleep disturbances during the night, there are a number of ways you can reduce the effects of your regular sleep patterns.

• On the left side, try to learn to sleep with your knees bent. Some medical experts believe that it is important not to sleep on the right side during pregnancy. On this side is a large artery called the air vein, which is responsible for the return of blood to the heart, and the pressure on it can reduce the blood supply and cause dizziness.
• Experiment with a pillow and try to find a comfortable position. To relieve pressure from the lower back, try using a body pillow or a compact bed under the abdomen, with your feet on top of it.
• When getting up from bed, be sure to roll to the side and then push with your hands. This allows you to put no extra pressure on the abdominal muscles.

• Do not do excessive physical activity before going to bed. Instead, try relaxing in the bathroom or reading a book.
• Your insomnia is due to the fact that your mind is working hard, planning everything you need to do before the baby is born. Have a notebook and pen next to the bed, write down your thoughts, and then lie down and sleep well.
• Do not take any natural or synthetic sleeping pills as they may adversely affect your baby.
• Before drinking herbal teas, you should consult with a pharmacist or herbalist who is an expert in their field. The following teas are generally considered safe during pregnancy: citrus peel tea, ginger, lemon, orange peel and namatakl tea. Herbal teas should be taken only in the form of weak drops and in moderate amounts. A glass of milk with honey before going to bed is a perfect way to calm down.
• Reduce caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea. And limit their consumption only in the morning and evening. For more information, see the Nutrition Recommendations section.
• If you have problems with heartburn, try not to eat too much just before bedtime, and eat small portions frequently throughout the day.
• If you suffer from insomnia, take a nap during the day to make up for lost sleep at night.