Treatment for insomnia during pregnancy

Pregnant women are more prone to fatigue during pregnancy, and the influence of fetal movement leads to the common phenomenon of insomnia among pregnant women. During pregnancy, the fetus's organs are always in a state of development, and insomnia will have a greater and more serious impact on the fetus. So what are the treatments for insomnia in pregnant women? Let us elaborate on this issue below.

The following are some of the treatments that may cause insomnia in pregnant women:

1. When the mother's body changes after pregnancy and lacks certain trace elements: common ones are calcium deficiency, iron deficiency, etc. Calcium deficiency can easily cause increased nerve excitability, making it impossible for pregnant women to fall asleep. Improvement method: Start supplementing iron and calcium under the guidance of a doctor from the 16th week of pregnancy.

2. When the mother's hormones change: Pregnant women are more sensitive mentally and psychologically, and their tolerance to stress will be reduced. Usually their emotions are not stable during this period, and they often experience symptoms such as depression and insomnia. It is generally believed that mood changes during pregnancy are caused by hormonal changes. Improvement method: The two main hormones that have an impact during pregnancy: estrogen and progesterone, can cause pregnant women's emotions to fluctuate greatly and their tolerance to stress decreases. Medical reports in the past have also pointed out that excessive stress may cause premature birth of the fetus, as well as vision, hearing and intellectual defects. Therefore, moderate stress regulation, as well as the care and concern of expectant fathers, relatives and friends around them, are very important for stabilizing the mood of pregnant women.

3. When eating habits change: In addition, changes in eating habits will also affect the quality of sleep during pregnancy. Therefore, a balanced diet is important. Improvement method: Some pregnant women have a big change in taste during pregnancy, but they must try to avoid foods that cause stress, such as coffee, tea, fried foods, etc. In particular, saturated fat in food will change the hormone secretion in women's bodies and cause many symptoms of physical discomfort.

4. When frequent urination affects sleep: Pregnant women often experience frequent urination, and many people are accustomed to it. According to statistics, half of women may have frequent urination problems in the early stages of pregnancy, but in the late stages of pregnancy, nearly 80% of pregnant women are troubled by frequent urination. And not just during the day, he would get up to go to the bathroom even at night. Such symptoms will seriously affect the sleep quality of expectant mothers and cause insomnia problems. Improvement method: Infection of the reproductive and urinary tract usually means insufficient body resistance, so pregnant women must also pay attention to other disease infections, such as colds, vaginal candidiasis, etc. Lack of immunity may result from excessive burden on the immune system, such as excessive stress. Generally, pregnant women, their families, and friends may pay attention to adjusting their psychological stress, but it is also best to avoid the increase of endogenous stress, such as spicy diet, excessive use of chemical drugs, inflammation, allergies, etc.

Through the above explanation of several treatment methods that cause insomnia in pregnant women, I believe that you have already understood the treatment methods for insomnia in pregnant women. Yes, the most important thing is to first find the "culprit" that causes insomnia in pregnant women, and then "prescribe the right medicine". This targeted treatment will be of great help in improving insomnia in pregnant women.