If you’re tossing and turning every night, you’re likely suffering from pregnancy insomnia. Read up on why it happens, when to expect insomnia during pregnancy and how to get some rest.
people notice. Pregnancy insomnia usually occurs later on, once other pregnancy symptoms have already presented themselves, says Mitchell.You may have heard the old wives’ tale that if you experience pregnancy insomnia, you’ll give birth to a baby girl. But don’t be too quick to believe—this claim is not backed by facts or research. “Most of the old wives’ tales about [sex] prediction have to do with how the body responds to the increased hormone levels during pregnancy,” says Mustaleski.
When it comes to the third trimester, most pregnant women do have trouble sleeping. “The more your baby and your belly grows, the harder it is to get comfortable, turn over and sleep soundly for more than a couple hours at a time,” Mustaleski says. “Add in a bladder that needs to be emptied frequently, and you can see how sleep becomes more difficult at the end.”While pregnancy insomnia may not go away completely, there are ways to help keep it under control and up your comfort at night.
In terms of when to eat, Mustaleski recommends at least three hours before bed so the body has enough time to digest. If you do get hungry afterward, stick with snacks low in sugar and high in protein. “Protein snacks will help keep your blood sugar balanced throughout the night and keep you from waking up hungry in the middle of the night,” she explains.
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