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What to do if you have insomnia during pregnancy

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Asked on:Apr 03, 2026 05:39 PM

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  • Azalea Azalea

    Apr 03, 2026

      Sleep problems during pregnancy are caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy and the physical discomfort that comes with pregnancy. These factors will affect the sleep quality of pregnant women. Different stages of pregnancy will have different effects on pregnant women's sleep. According to the International Sleep Organization, the following are the most common sleep changes during different stages of pregnancy:

      First 3 months of pregnancy:

      Because the frequency of going to the toilet increases, I have to get up frequently.;

      sleep Feeling troubled by the physical and psychological stress of starting a pregnancy;

      The amount of sleep needed increases during the day.

      4-6 months of pregnancy

      Sleep quality will improve during this period because the increased Uterus Exercise on the bladder reduces the pressure on the bladder, so the number of times you get up to urinate at night decreases. But because fetus Due to the development and ideological pressure, the sleep quality of pregnant women is still very poor.

      Last 3 months of pregnancy:

      During this period you may face the most sleep problems:

      Discomfort due to bulge in the abdomen;

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      Frequent nocturia may occur as the change in fetal position again puts pressure on the bladder.

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