Pregnant woman suffers from severe insomnia and is about to collapse

Pregnant women are a very unique population. The body of a pregnant woman belongs to herself and the baby in her belly. Once there is a problem with the body of a pregnant woman, it will not only directly affect her own health, but also directly affect the healthy growth and development of the baby in her belly. Some pregnant women suffer from severe insomnia and cannot sleep every night. They are really on the verge of collapse. So what is the cause of insomnia in pregnant women? What should pregnant women do if they suffer from insomnia? How to prevent it?

Causes of insomnia in pregnant women

Insomnia refers to the difficulty in falling asleep or maintaining a dormant state, resulting in poor physical rest. There are many reasons for insomnia. Insomnia in pregnant women is mainly caused by growth hormone changes, pregnancy reactions, and changes in dietary structure.

1. Hormone changes: Under the influence of estrogen, pregnant women's mood fluctuates greatly, their nerves are very sensitive, they always get angry over trivial matters, their tolerance to stress will decrease, and the worry about the baby in their belly can easily lead to emotional instability, and thus depression and insomnia often occur.

The effect of hormones can also cause pregnant women to be in an extremely excited state. Before going to bed, they will be full of expectations for the baby, and even constantly guess whether it is a boy or a girl. Their thinking is overactive and it is difficult to fall asleep.

2. Changes in dietary structure: Due to pregnancy reactions and regulations on nutrition and diet, the dietary structure of pregnant women will undergo certain changes. Some pregnant women have a particularly good appetite during pregnancy and often eat too much before going to bed, which affects their gastrointestinal function. I was not feeling well, so of course I couldn’t sleep well.

If pregnant women eat foods containing caffeine and fat before going to bed, such as coffee, tea, fried foods, etc., it will also cause changes in the body's hormone metabolism, causing physical discomfort and leading to insomnia.

3. Pregnancy reactions: During pregnancy, the growing uterus will compress the bladder of the pregnant woman, and the pregnant mother may suffer from frequent urination and urgency, which seriously affects her sleep. Many pregnant women also suffer from leg cramps. Most leg cramps occur during sleep and can easily cause insomnia.