Why do I have trouble sleeping while pregnant?

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.

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.

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

Between the cramps, backaches, shortness of breath, odd dreams, big belly and worries, nighttime can be really hard while you’re pregnant!

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.

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.

When you are pregnant your body is changing and growing. As you get bigger you will get more uncomfortable and once the baby starts to move it can be distracting. But it's the best feeling in the world.

Because of the way your baby is positioned. It mostly happens in a later trimester, when your big tummy is in the way.

If nausea, back pain, fetal movement and constantly running to the ladies' room aren't enough, some women develop restless legs syndrome (RLS), snoring, wild dreams and insomnia.

well it is very normal in pregnancy as when we face biological changes definitely it effect our sleep and appetite. so there is nothing to worry as its medically proven that due to pregnancy we feel dull and low and it results either in over sleep or less sleep.

While pregnant your hormones change a lot. You could be having trouble sleeping due to that or due to many other factors such as the baby moving around, etc.

You may have trouble sleeping due to a hormone imbalance. Also, sometimes it can seem uncomfortable at times due to body changes. You could try to use a few different relaxation methods or consult your doctor.

your body is undergoing changes and pregnancy is stressful. Its good to try some relaxation to help sleep better. May be drink a calming tea or take a warm bath.

you may also suffer from indigestion or heartburn, or leg cramps. You may be too anxious or excited to sleep. Or you may simply ache from carrying around extra weight or struggle to find comfortable support for your big belly. Once you do get comfy, a few well-placed kicks from your baby can easily wake you up.

It depends, you might have too much on your mind so you could try relaxing while listening to music.

I know you've heard this before, but your body is going through so many confusing hormonal experiences! It's absolutely normal to have trouble sleeping while you and your brain adjust to all this.

Maybe because you are having a hard time figuring out on what position you would be able to sleep. Just relax and take a deep breath and just lay straight.

In the last three months of pregnancy women may have difficulty sleeping. They might have problems falling asleep, getting comfortable or be troubled by unpleasant dreams and nightmares. Women who were able to sleep a lot in the early stages of pregnancy may find themselves sleeping very little during the final stage mainly because of the many physical changes taking place. Various physical and mental conditions can disturb sleep. Leg cramps. Awareness of their heartbeats and shortness of breath. Needing to pass urine more often. A very active baby who seems to be an expert at landing kicks in the mother's bladder or some other tender spot. Difficulties turning over in bed as the womb gets bigger. Backache, especially pains in the lower back. More dreams than usual. Nightmares that are easier to remember. This may due to medication. Feeling nervous about the forthcoming delivery. Worries about the baby. Worrying about whether it's normal to be worried. These are all common conditions during any pregnancy.

Growing babies can interfere with sleep in a number of ways. You can have back pain or discomfort, your feet might be burning up, the baby moving might wake you up, you might have a hard time getting comfortable. Later in pregnancy you might find it more difficult to breathe, and sleeping on your back is not advised. Pillows placed strategically can be helpful--experiment and try to find what works. You can try wedging a small pillow or purchase a special wedge pillow designed to support a growing tummy for side sleeping. Body pillows might also be helpful - hugging one with arms and legs helps to correctly position your body while relieving stress on other parts of the body. I hope this helps!

There are so many beautiful things about pregnancy, but unfortunately, some discomfort isn't one of them. It's a good start to figure out what it is that's exactly stopping you from sleeping, whether it be uncomfortable positions, hunger, heart burn, nausea or any other blessing that comes along with pregnancy. After you narrow down on a possible cause, you could contact your doctor on ways to cope with the discomfort.

Many people have trouble sleeping whilst pregnant. Many of these problems could be by worrying if the baby is ok. . Is it hurt or not. Other times it could be sickness a craving or your thirst. Whatever it is within a few month you'll have a bundle of joy in your arms and it will be worth it.

It might have a lot to do with the baby and its hormones that are keeping you awake. The new comfort of a child can be exciting and even though you don't feel excited the baby does c:

Maybe it's because you are uncomfortable and your body is still adjusting to having a new life growing inside of you!

The baby can make mom uncomfortable by kicking and moving around. Also for belly sleepers and side sleepers mom can't be in a position that is comfortable for her

There are lots of reasons you might have trouble sleeping while pregnant. Physical discomfort, dreams and worry are all pretty common experiences while pregnant. When I was pregnant I found that physical discomforts were the most frequent disturber of my sleep and I took those on one at a time. Added pillows, nose strips, humidifier, sleeping propped up, all those things helped me. As for worry and dreams, I used breathing exercises and music to calm myself. I hope you are able to find some rest :)

it is often uncomfortable to sleep in a different position than you usually would. Pregnant women often sleep on their backs. This position can be difficult to sleep in if you normally sleep on you sides or stmoach.

hyperthyroidism, cramps, strange dreams, are all disruptive to sleep during pregnancy. In later stages of pregnancy the belly grows and becomes a bit awkward making it difficult to find a comfortable position, and the extra weight of the baby, and other effects combine to make sleep more difficult.

could be many things. Added hormones cause odd and sometimes very real and scary dreams. And a growing belly makes finding a comfortable position hard and sometimes impossible. But if you do find sleep, try to embrace it as much as possible in preparation for your new baby. Rest up!

I believe the reason could be that you are anxious for your upcoming child. It is normal to have these feelings based on the fact that it is a new thing (very important) that is about to change your life. Some ways you can help yourself is doing relaxing things before bed. Such as taking a bath, receiving a foot massage or falling asleep to soothing music.

Which month? Is your baby moving a lot? Do you sleep on your back or sides? Is there any position that you feel more comfortable with?