How can I get a good night’s sleep during pregnancy?
There are many things you can do to help you get a better night’s sleep and ensure that you are more relaxed and less anxious due to lack of sleep. The list below is of assistance:
Pillows
You can use pillows to help make you more comfortable and support your tummy and back when in bed. Pillows can be put between your legs to support your lower back and may help you to sleep sideways.
There are many pillows which are specially designed for use during pregnancy and these can be bought from many leading baby care shops. You can find specialised pregnancy pillows on the internet as they tend to have a good selection.
You can buy pregnancy pillow wedges which are of a wedged shape to support your tummy when lying on your side. Pregnancy wedges come as single or double wedges, and can be used when you are lying on your back.
The double sized pregnancy wedge is a two wedged pillow put together to provide optimum comfort for your tummy. Other pillows include full length pregnancy pillows which cater to support your back and tummy and these can be purchased from numerous major departmental stores.
Diet and Nutrition
Following a healthy balanced diet can have positive effects on the way you sleep and you may even be able to get a decent night’s sleep from maintaining good eating habits. Many nutritionists recommend having a glass of milk as it can aid in making you feel sleepy and relaxes and prepares your body for sleep.
Many nutritionists have recommended eating foods which are rich in carbohydrates, such as bread and pasta as they can aid in promoting sleep. Many women often wake up for late night snacks so it is important to eat four or five little meals during the day to prevent this.
Pregnant women who experience disturbing dreams and headaches may be suffering from low blood sugar. A high protein snack can help you to regain your sugar level. Eating protein snacks such as baked beans on toast can significantly help boost your blood sugar level.
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