THE SAFEST SLEEPING POSITION DURING PREGNANCY
As my tummy grew bigger, it became increasingly hard to get a comfy position to sleep as my favourite position to sleep was on my back, however i couldn't do that because according to research, it's not safe to sleep on your back because the weight of your uterus rests on your spine and major blood vessels as such it can block out oxygen supply to your baby and aggravate back pains,cause blood pressure to drop which in turn can lead to dizziness.
It is thus advised that you sleep on your side preferably your left side because it boosts blood flow and could help in reducing swelling in the legs(this doesn't mean you can't sleep on your right side).
Tossing and turning in a bid to get a comfortable position to sleep is what contributes to insomnia in pregnancy,so to get comfy while sleeping,you can get yourself a pregnancy pillow that is designed to provide sleep comfort while you're pregnant. It addresses the sleeping position problem associated with pregnancy(see comfy mama pregnancy pillow on main page)
To get your beauty sleep while pregnant, consider the following tips
1.while water is important during pregnancy, limit your intake at night to prevent frequent urination
2.to prevent heartburn, eat small and frequent meals and eliminate if possible or minimise to the barest minimum, your intake of fried and spicy food
3. A dark, ,quiet and cool temperature environment can encourage dleep
4.stretching your muscles before sleep can prevent leg cramps
5.keep active.taking walks or doing safe pregnancy exercises(check with your doctor to ensure it is safe for you).
Hard to Believe: This Keeps Your Baby Awake At Night
ReplyDeleteDear Sleepless Mother,
It “waits” for you to put your baby to sleep
And is “ jumping of joy” when you start rocking or swinging your little one
Because it knows the next thing you do opesn the gates…...and invites midnight wakefulness into your baby’s sensitive brain and body
I’m talking about this simple habit
Could one simple habit increase the risk of your baby waking up in the middle of the night......by 87%? “It’s like setting a midnight fire alarm in his brain”, one study revealed
The worst part is that you keep doing it ……it’s part of your routine……and yet it’s wrecking your little one’s sleep
So what is this disruptive habit? And what can you do to fix it?
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