Why do I have trouble sleeping while pregnant?

Many reason a woman might find it difficult to sleep would be feeling uncomfortable,constantly needing the bathroom,cramps on the body or legs or even anxious about the baby's arrival simultaneously excited. The main objective is to relax as much as possible,for instance taking a nice warm bath,a nice hot cup of tea,listening to quiet meditating music or even ask your partner for a massage or foot rub. Make sure your room is at a comfortable temperature for sleeping,make sure its quiet. Still having trouble sleeping after 30-40 min?,get up and out of the room,read a book or listen to some soothing music till you start feeling drowsy then get back to bed. When sleep doesn't come try not to worry or feel anxious as time goes by because that makes the problem worse. Now if you have a sleeping disorder consult your medical practitioner. Remember insomnia may be frustrating,but during pregnancy is perfectly normal.

It can be because you are uncomfortable physically. A lot of changes happen over the course of pregnancy. Your mind is also more active and so it can be hard to settle it. Try a relaxing bath or shower and meditation to help with sleep

Sometimes it's hard to get comfortable, other times it can be because so many physical and emotional changes are happening. You may be feeling excited, or even anxious, so make sure to take it easy and relax, have a bath, have some chamomile tea and let your partner rub your feet.

Usually heartburn, nausea, or a constant need to pee keeps you up. You're bound to have trouble sleeping at some point during your pregnancy, especially during the first and third trimesters.

You will always be restless while sleeping when pregnant because you will always worry about your child. You will keep thinking that i should be in some nice position so that the child is safe. Thinking of your child's safety you will always have trouble sleeping.

The changes your body undergoes during pregnancy can effect the way you sleep. Changing in eating habits can cause heartburn. Hormones can make you feel hot or cold. Increasing abdominal pressure can make it more difficult to sleep on your back. Quickening can keep you awake as well.

There could be a multitude of reasons affecting sleep during pregnancy. It could be down to physical symptoms, such as back pain, babies movements or frequent urination. It could also be down to psychological issues. Pregnancy is a stressful time, which can cause anxiety for a lot of women, this, coupled with an increase in hormones can make relaxing and drifting off to sleep very difficult. Establish whether the cause is physical or psychological. If physical, try to sleep with a maternity pillow, on your left side, in a cool and dark environment. If psychological, look at activities you could do throughout the day and night to help you to relax, for example, reduce caffeine intake, look into mindful meditation, ensure you have emotional support from friends and family, read pregnancy books to educate yourself on pregnancy to help alleviate anxieties.

I had trouble because the uterus got large and pressed on my stomach and bladder. This sometimes caused heartburn, indigestion and frequent urination. Also, once the baby grew larger, she would be awake moving around while I was sleeping. This was so interesting and sweet to feel but did cause for some sleepless nights.

That's an easy one! You are carrying, for lack of a better phrase, a squirmy rock inside you. The baby is heavy, and moves often, even at night. They have to get comfortable as much as you do. Try putting a boppy around your tummy and lay on your tummy. It'll alleviate a little pressure.

One of my friends used to say that while pregnant she was unable to sleep because she was always anxious that she might do some harm to the child by Falling off the bed or something. And the way her hubby helped her through that is he built rails around the bed so she want fall.