Why do you have trouble sleeping during late pregnancy?

When pregnant women get together, they usually discuss some pregnancy symptoms to see if their symptoms also happen to others and whether they have any good solutions. Some pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy report that they are beginning to experience symptoms of poor sleep and want to know how to get a good night's sleep. In fact, many pregnant women will have trouble sleeping in the late pregnancy. Here are the reasons why you can’t sleep well in the late pregnancy. You can learn about it.

1. Anxiety

The closer it gets to the end of pregnancy, the more worries pregnant mothers have. They worry about whether they can give birth safely, the pain during delivery, the health of the fetus, etc. Too much anxiety puts the nervous system in a tense state, which naturally leads to difficulty falling asleep.

The only way to relieve anxiety during pregnancy is for the pregnant mother to adjust herself and be open-minded. Listen to relaxing music, chat with friends more often, don't leave things on your mind overnight, do more things you like, and look forward to the beautiful appearance of the baby after birth.

2. Uncomfortable sleeping posture

In the late stages of pregnancy, some pregnant women find that they are uncomfortable no matter how they sleep. The increased burden on the body and the inability to find a comfortable sleeping position make sleep more difficult.

In this case, pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much about sleeping on the left side. It is good for the fetus to try to sleep on the left side for a long time. You can change your sleeping position to a more comfortable one before going to sleep. Pregnant mothers can raise their feet or put a pillow between their legs, which can help relieve physical discomfort. Soak your feet in hot water before going to bed (the water temperature should be 35 to 40 degrees, not too hot) and massage the acupoints on the soles of your feet to help your body relax.

3. Cramps

Frequent leg cramps and back and leg pain are also one of the reasons why pregnant mothers cannot sleep well. This situation is mostly caused by fatigue and calcium deficiency.

In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, the fetus grows rapidly and the demand for calcium increases. It is important to pay attention to calcium supplementation during pregnancy and consume more calcium-rich foods. If prenatal examinations show severe calcium deficiency, you should take medication and get appropriate sun exposure to promote calcium absorption. In addition, you should dress warmly during pregnancy to avoid catching cold, as catching cold can easily cause back and leg pain and increase the burden of sleep.

4. Frequent urination

As the fetus grows in late pregnancy, pressure on the bladder increases. Under the pressure of the fetus, pregnant mothers, who already have frequent urination, will have to urinate even more frequently. Frequent urination in late pregnancy has been described as either in the toilet or on the way to the toilet. It’s true. Frequent urination seriously affects my rest.

To relieve frequent urination in the late pregnancy, pregnant mothers should drink more water during the day and try to drink less water two hours before going to bed. Eat less diuretic fruits, especially before going to bed at night. In addition, you can also prepare a special urinal and place it close to you, so as to avoid spending too long in the toilet and drive away sleepiness.