How to Sleep Safely During Pregnancy

A good sleep during pregnancy can be inconceivable. As your pregnancy thrives, your tummy will get bigger, your baby’s kicks will get stronger and will feel like urinating every 15 minutes. That is how pregnancy works, you may add up spending a lot of time either in your washroom or staying awake at night. This may heckle your sleep cycle and sooner or later you will start feeling uncomfortable and nauseous.

Out of many, only a few pregnant women get the pleasure of good sleep at night, the rest according to people experience the nature’s way of training a mother for her hectic life with a newborn.

Read on to get some amazing tricks and tips to get a better goodnight sleep and give a chance to rest your mind and body during this phase.

• Drink up!

It is important to drink plenty of fluids during day time, but minimize the quantity at night so that you don’t have to pee every 20 minutes at night. That way, you may get some quality sleep. Consuming 2.5-3 litres of water every day is considered great. Apart from this, you can consume home-made drinks like buttermilk or coconut water for effective results.

• Keep moving

We know carrying a baby is not an easy task and you may not feel like moving at all but getting some regular exercise is important for you and the baby to be active and healthy. It will also help you with delivering the child smoothly. Even a walk can improve the blood circulation and help lessen your nighttime leg cramps. Having a busy and hectic day can tend to make you sleep better at night. Keep in mind to avoid working out at night because exercise releases adrenaline that can keep you awake at night and eventually make it difficult for you to doze off.

• Go to bed with a clear head

The major culprits of not having a good night’s sleep are anxiety and stress. Always talk about your problems and your emotions with your partner or close friends. Remember worrying won’t take you anywhere instead it will only trouble you and the baby. So keep your mind positive before you go to bed, read books, listen to good music or any podcasts, make a journal and jot down your feelings or simply talk to your family.

• Sleep on side (SOS)

The best sleeping position for a pregnant woman is sleeping on the side. It’s even better when you sleep on the left side of your bed. Sleeping on the left side will increase the number of nutrients and blood that reach the placenta and your baby. Keep your knees and legs bent, and put a pillow between your legs to relieve the stress on your back. During late pregnancy, you may experience breathlessness. Try to lie on your side or prop it up with pillows.

• Keep a food journal

Do not eat any spicy or sugary food at dinner because they may trouble the baby and later you’re likely to wake up at night. Avoid caffeine at night and if nausea is an issue for you, try to incorporate bland snacks like crackers, peanut butter, pudding, custard and so forth throughout the day. Keeping your belly full will keep nausea at bay. Have a well-balanced diet because it is not only crucial for your health but also for the baby. So get all the potential nutrients that keep you satisfied and which will help you sleep more wisely.

Over to you:
There is a lot to worry about during your pregnancy and your sleeping position doesn’t need to be top of the list. Penetrate all the sleep you can before your baby is born. And consult with your doctor if you have any other questions about which position is best. We hope you have a happy and safe pregnancy!