Sleep in the Trimesters of Pregnancy
The First Trimester
Your sleep in the first trimester may not be affected as you will not have developed your full pregnancy weight as of yet. Deprivation of sleep during the first trimester is normally due to pregnancy symptoms, such as vomiting during the night or going to the bathroom more often.
The frequent need to urinate more during the first weeks of pregnancy may keep you waking up. This first phase of pregnancy will soon pass and you may not be going to the bathroom as much during the second and third trimesters.
You may suffer from nausea and this can happen during any time of the day. Some pregnant women wake up from their sleep to vomit during the night, as they may feel more nauseous at this time. It is important to remember that this phase of pregnancy will soon pass and you should be feeling better by the second trimester.
The Second Trimester
The second trimester should see you feeling much better than the first trimester as most of the initial pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness are likely to have subsided. Your body may have adjusted to the pregnancy changes and the ability to get a bit more sleep is likely.
Some pregnant women in the second trimester experience strange dreams and it is quite common for women to be woken up by these dreams. It is important not to dwell on these dreams, but to realise that this is a normal part of pregnancy for many women.
Most women find that they get more sleep during the second trimester, which makes the pregnancy more enjoyable. There may however be heartburn and leg cramps to deal with, which could disturb your sleep but most of the major sleep problems should have subsided.
The Third Trimester
The third trimester may see an increased disturbance to your sleeping patterns. Many pregnant women have reached their optimum pregnancy weight and will feel more uncomfortable when trying to find a position to sleep.
Similarly, like the first trimester, you may experience frequent trips to the loo due to increased pressure on your bladder from the baby. This may again make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep and many women often get frustrated at the amount of times they have to go.
Some women experience heartburn or indigestion which can keep them awake at night. It is important to drink fluid such as water, which can help to ease the heartburn and improve digestion. You may experience leg cramps and other pregnancy problems which could creep up during the third trimester.
The third trimester is when you will experience less sleep, but this should merely be seen as preparation for when you are blessed with your newborn baby.
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- Sleeping during Pregnancy
- How can I get a good night’s sleep during pregnancy?
- Relaxation Methods
- Exercise
- Medication for Sleep
- Sleep in the Trimesters of Pregnancy
- Sleeping Positions during Pregnancy
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- Signs of Pregnancy
- Symptoms you Shouldn’t Ignore
- A Pregnant Mother’s Developing Body
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