What to do if you suffer from insomnia during late pregnancy

Sleep of pregnant women is very important for the healthy growth of the fetus. If pregnant women do not get enough rest, the fetus will be restless in the belly and will not develop well. Pregnant women must keep a happy mood after pregnancy, develop good eating habits, go to bed on time at night, and get up on time in the morning to eat breakfast. Pay attention to proper exercise, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, drink more boiled water, prevent constipation, and prepare for the birth of the fetus.

What to do if pregnant women suffer from insomnia in late pregnancy

1. If you simply have poor sleep and no other mental illness, the best way to deal with it is to "do nothing", that is, do nothing. Because sleep is a spontaneous physiological process of the human body, its initiation or awakening does not require any human intervention or subjective willpower. On the contrary, the more attention, worry, and intervention you make, the more you will have trouble sleeping.

2. Therefore, my advice to you is: 1. Ignore, pay no attention to or resist insomnia, just let it go; 2. Sleep on demand, go to bed when you feel sleepy, and don’t go to bed if you are not sleepy; 3. If you still cannot fall asleep half an hour after lying down in bed, get up and read a book to cultivate sleepiness, and don’t fall asleep again until you are very sleepy; 4. Get up on time in the morning, don’t lie in bed late, and don’t make up for sleep during the day; 5. Do some exercise during the day and try to stimulate your brain. As long as you do the above points, there will generally be no problem. If it still doesn't work, it is recommended that you see a psychiatrist and take some medication if necessary.

Causes of insomnia during late pregnancy

1. Hormonal changes Women who are pregnant are more sensitive mentally and psychologically. Relatively speaking, their tolerance to stress is also reduced. Usually, their emotions are not stable during this period, and they often experience symptoms such as depression and insomnia.

2. Changes in eating habits: Some pregnant women have significant changes in their taste during pregnancy. This change in eating habits will also affect the quality of sleep during pregnancy.

3. Frequent urination affects sleep. According to statistics, half of women may have frequent urination problems in the early stages of pregnancy. In the later stages of pregnancy, nearly 80% of pregnant women will be troubled by frequent urination, and they will get up to go to the toilet not only during the day but also at night. Such symptoms will seriously affect the sleep quality of expectant mothers and cause insomnia problems.

4. As time goes on, the physical and psychological pressure on pregnant women is also increasing. They may not be able to sleep because of worry and fear, or they may suffer from insomnia due to various pain symptoms in the body.

If some simple relief methods cannot solve the problem by yourself, you need to go to a specialized hospital for a detailed examination. Pregnant mothers also need to relax themselves. The more anxious they are, the worse their sleep quality will be. Only by following the doctor's guidance can you prepare your body in the late pregnancy and avoid difficulties during delivery.