How to Sleep Well with Your Pregnant Belly
One of the biggest complaints that pregnant women have is that they have a hard time getting a decent night’s rest. If you find this to be true for you, do not fret. There are easy changes that you can make to your nightly routine and bedroom that can make it a lot easier for you to sleep well. Read the article below for the best tips you can find on sleeping while pregnant.
Find a way to relax yourself before bed. If you have your partner with you at bedtime, you could ask that he rub your feet. Another great way to relax is to take a warm bath. Some people find that reading before bed helps them to unwind and others still prefer to watch television. Whatever it is that you do to relax does not matter. All that matters is that you experiment until you find something that works for you.
Only use your sleeping area for sleeping. It is best that you avoid this space when you are doing anything other than cleaning it. If you watch television, read or work in your sleeping area, you are training your brain to be alert when you are there. You want your brain to do the opposite and get ready to sleep when you are in that space. To keep your brain from getting confused you should stick closely to this rule.
Consider purchasing a body pillow. You can use this pillow to support your belly from underneath if you sleep on your side. This will reduce a lot of strain on your belly and back, making it more comfortable for you to sleep. You can also use the body pillow for an elevated place for your higher leg. This can reduce any pressure you may feel in your pelvic region, again, making you more comfortable.
Do not drink coffee or soda in the evening hours. Caffeine makes it harder for anyone to get a good night’s sleep. You may have been drinking caffeinated drinks this whole time wondering why you could not sleep, and the answer was right in front of you. If you do not find success with not having any in the afternoon, you may need to remove it from your diet completely. It is not healthy anyway, so why not give it a try right away?
Use dim lighting in the hour before bed. Bright lights cause us to be alert naturally. Try using a lamp instead of an overhead light while reading, or turn the lights off completely while you watch television. You will likely be surprised at how fast you become sleepy the first time you give it a try.
Being pregnant does not mean you should feel tired every day. There are things you can try that will help you to get a good night of sleep, as you read above. Now that you have learned so much, you should give it a try tonight. Your body will thank you tomorrow.
