How to treat snoring during sleep in pregnant women

Many pregnant friends sometimes feel weak and powerless in the early stages of pregnancy. In the following article, we will understand the phenomenon of pregnant women snoring while sleeping. How can we prevent and treat this phenomenon?

1. Don’t overwork during the day: Excessive physical and mental work will lead to mental and muscular tension and fatigue. If you are really busy during the day, it is best to relax your body and mind before going to bed, such as taking a warm bath, massage, listening to soft music, etc., and then go to sleep. You will sleep more soundly and without burden.

2. Do not engage in stimulating activities before going to bed: It is best to engage in gentle activities before going to bed, and do not let your emotions become too excited, because your nerves will not be able to relax immediately, making it impossible to get a good rest at night.

3. Sleeping on your side: Sleeping on your back or stomach will make your airway less smooth. When you sleep on your side, the relaxed muscles will lean to one side and will be less likely to block your airway.

What should I do if the expectant mother snores while sleeping? There are several solutions

1. Control your weight.

From the early stages of pregnancy, you should pay attention to your weight and keep it within a reasonable range. If it is because of excessive weight gain, you need to control your weight, because obesity can cause narrowing of the nasopharynx, making it easier to snore when you sleep. In terms of diet, you should eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and folic acid, and less high-fat and high-sugar foods to avoid obesity caused by excess calories.

Pregnant women should weigh themselves regularly and gain 0.5 kg per week. It is advisable to control weight gain within 9 to 11 kg during the entire pregnancy. Expectant mothers should not interrupt their work and daily activities just because of pregnancy. For example, they can go for a walk in the park, etc. This is also conducive to normal delivery, killing two birds with one stone. If a pregnant woman has gained weight, she should do appropriate exercise under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Appropriate sleeping position.

Sleeping on your side and trying not to sleep on your back can help control snoring in pregnant women. The thickened throat muscles and tongue root can easily fall back and block the airway, causing snoring. Sleeping on the left side is more suitable for expectant mothers and can also reduce the occurrence of snoring.

3. Pay attention to your diet.

Expectant mothers should not be picky eaters, and should try to diversify their diet, eat more high-quality protein foods, and eat more vegetables and fruits; do not drink alcohol or coffee, and quit smoking.

The above is an introduction to the fact that pregnant women can do aerobic exercises before going to bed, and deep breathing has certain benefits for their lungs.