How to Improve Sleep Quality During Pregnancy

[Kaushal Kumar]

For new parents sleep deprivation is a harsh reality. The sad part is that for most parents, problems start even before the baby is born. Research indicates that most pregnant women encounter some problems during the stages of pregnancy. A series of strategies come into the picture when it comes to mitigating sleep disruptors and ensuring much-needed rest for the mother and the baby.

A comfortable position

The bed for pregnant ladies may work wonders, but you also need to find yourself a wonderful position for sleeping. Once the baby grows a pregnant woman would face issues with sleeping. For expectant mothers, there is an option where they can sleep flat on their back that may go on to decrease the level of oxygen to the placenta.

Pregnant women are most uncomfortable when they need to be sleeping with their bent knees. Adjustable beds may turn out to be a welcome change in this regard. The doctors think that you need to be sleeping on the left side as this position is expected to increase the blood and the liver flow.

If you revert to sleeping on your backside there is no need to panic. It is common for pregnant women to sleep in this manner for a certain point of time. if you like this position, try a wedge pillow behind when you go and sleep on your side.

Eat and drink strategically

During gestation, hormonal changes along with an expanding uterus can force the uterus system to slow down. This may lead to heartburn or other issues that can turn out to be a major problem during this time. At the same time increased productivity and pressure on the bladder from the growing baby. Managing the body's digestive input or output is crucial for a good night's sleep.

Improving sleep hygiene

Sleep hygiene is a collection of habits that provide you with quality sleep. It is important for everyone, and this is going to make a major difference when you are pregnant. You can enhance your sleeping habits in the following ways

Go to bed at the same time in the morning and in the evening

Keep away from electronic screens for a few hours before going to bed.

There is no point in exercising three hours before you head over to bed.

If you cannot get sleep in bed, then you can do a non-stimulating activity like reading

Avoid sleeping habits

While you can resort to the use of herbal remedies to enhance sleep, this is not recommended at all. Research indicates that sleeping aids do have a degree of side effects and you should go on to avoid them.

When you have issues with sleep get in touch with a professional. An adjustable bed for pregnancy could work out to be the best course of action. In some cases, a medical expert is there to guide you, so you can easily sleep without any distractions.