Pregnancy and can’t sleep?

Because pregnancy is associated with physiological and hormonal changes, the quality of women’s sleep also changes. Here are the most common sleep problems that women face during pregnancy and how to overcome them. 

Is your sleep quality affected? 

Insomnia Difficulty to fall asleep, Nocturnal awakenings, Too early morning awakening.

Sleep disorder breathing Snoring, Nocturnal awakening, headache and dry mouth in the morning, Irresistible falling asleep while inactive. 

Restless legs syndrome Unpleasant sensation (irritation, crawling, burning, itching) typically in legs, symptoms occur at rest and worsen towards evening and night.

Good sleep hygiene is the base: 

Have a comfortable temperature in bedroom 

Reduce fluid intake before going to bed

Massage in case of muscular pain 

Use comfortable mattress and pillows Use blackout shadows ( or consider use of an eye-mask)

This is how you improve your sleep: 

INSOMNIA Cognitive behavioral therapy (individual and group) 

Mindfulness 

Yoga, Acupuncture 

SLEEP DISORDER BREATHING Positional therapy (especially lateral sleep posture) 

Tilted position to prevent gastro-esophageal reflux

Continuous positive airway pressure 

RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME Walking, Streching, Massage Compression stockings 

Warm bath before sleep 
Iron (+ C vitamin), Folate, Magnesium supplementation 

Dr. Silvia Nastase, a specialist in somnology (the study and treatment of sleep disorders), is one of the esteemed doctors on the Dream Well Team. Her expertise plays a vital role in guiding individuals toward healthier sleep through science-backed strategies. Learn more about the full Dream Well Team here: https://naturalsleep.shop/pages/dream-well-team