Pregnant woman suffers from severe insomnia and does not sleep all night

As a special group of expectant mothers, they will experience a series of pregnancy reactions due to the growth hormones and other changes in their bodies during pregnancy. Especially anxiety and depression. It was really painful not to sleep well and suffer from some reactions such as morning sickness during pregnancy. What is the reason why expectant mothers suffer from insomnia and sleepless nights? What should pregnant women do if they can’t sleep all night due to anxiety and depression?

The treatment of insomnia includes drug treatment and non-drug treatment, as well as corresponding psychological and behavioral treatment. For pregnant women, massage, self-suggestion and diet therapy can be used to deal with it.

Massage Techniques

1. Eye health exercises. The technique is the same as doing eye exercises. Use the fingertips to scrape the area around the eyes; use the ring finger to knead the temples and forehead for 2-3 minutes each; use the thumb and ring finger to knead the Fengchi point (the lowest point on both sides of the cervical vertebrae) for 2-3 minutes.

2. Massage - a group of acupoints. Baihui point, Taiyangguang point, Fengchi point, Yifeng point, Hegu point, Shenmen point, Neiwaiguan point, Zusanli point, Sanyinjiao point, Yongquan point. For mild insomnia, massage less often; for severe insomnia, massage more often. After the massage, choose the most comfortable posture to lie down and you will fall asleep in about 10 minutes.

Autosuggestion

To alleviate the confusion about sleep quality, it is also important to release mental stress and self-suggestion. Why don't you try the following methods:

1. Take a shower or wash your feet with warm water before going to bed. Choose a comfortable position and relax the muscles throughout your body. You can do deep breathing, simple yoga, body massage and so on. Breathe in easily and close your eyes, and tell yourself: It’s been a wonderful day, and I will take good care of myself tonight!

2. Avoid feeling upset after having sex. Even if something keeps popping up in your mind, don't worry. Therefore, the memories before going to bed are full of holes. Just think more, don't think too deeply or too complicated.