sleep tips during pregnancy

Women who are pregnant is actually able to sleep longer than usual or before pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. It is normal if the expectant mother feel more tired, because her body now has to work more to maintain and nurture the development of the fetus. At this time the body will form the placenta or organ that nourishes the fetus until it is born, producing more blood, and a faster heart pump blood. Thus, getting enough sleep is a good time would be helpful for pregnant women, for the sake of her health and the fetus she was carrying. However sleeplessness is a common problem among pregnant women, when in fact at this time they feel more tired.

Some causes sleeplessness in pregnant women the most common are:

• The increasing size of the fetus, so it is difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position.
• The desire to pee more often, because the kidneys are working hard to filter the blood volume increases.
• Increased heart rate, since more blood volume
• Feel shortness of breath, which is caused by the increase in hormones and the size of the baby pressing diaphragms.
• Leg cramps and backache, for heavy loads increased body
• Constipation and heartburn, because during pregnancy slows digestion, so the food is more durable in the stomach.
• Stress, it could be because think of how childbirth later, the health of the fetus in the belly, how to care for children later, and so on.

Sleeping position was good for women during pregnancy

sleeping position

In early pregnancy, try to get used to sleep on their side. Recommended side sleeping is tilted laterally with the left knee bent, said to be inclined sleeping position most comfortable during pregnancy. Health experts also believe that this position will make the heart work easier, because the weight of the baby is not pressing the large vein called the inferior vena cava, which is in charge of carrying blood from the legs back to the heart. It will also improve blood circulation more quickly leading to a fetus, uterus and kidney. Several other doctors also specifically recommend that pregnant women sleep on their side kesisi left. This is because our hearts are right next to the stomach, thus helping to protect the uterus left lying. Some medical experts also believe that the bed was tilted to right should be avoided during pregnancy. Ask what is recommended by your doctor - because in most cases, sleep lying on the left side need special ways and tricks that help provide some pressure on your back.

Changes in sleeping position

But do not worry too much changed the supine position during sleep at night, because the change is a natural sleeping position and you can not control it. Most likely during the third trimester of pregnancy, your body will not be shifted to the supine sleeping position because it will surely feel uncomfortable. If you change the supine position and weight of the baby presses on your inferior vena cava, then you'll wake up and feel uncomfortable. Your doctor may recommend the use of pillows to prop your assistance or support in one position, so he could not change position itself at the time had gone to bed later.

Using a support pillow

Experiment using a pillow to find a comfortable sleeping position you. Some women find it find a comfortable position, namely placing a pillow under their abdomen or between the legs. There is also the use of pillows piled on the back, which helps to relieve some of the pressure. In fact you can also see the special pregnancy pillows sold in stores. Because many models, you should consult a doctor before buying, in order to find the model that best suits you.

Tip: If you had woken up and want to get out of bed, preferably with a slanted left arm by using a boost.