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Sleeplessness

You’re so tired, yet you can’t sleep. Sound familiar? Sleeplessness is a very common effect of pregnancy. Is this Mother Nature’s way of preparing us for nights with our newborn? Perhaps!

The following are some causes and solutions of sleepless nights.

First Trimester

Anguish, excitement, emotions
Morning Sickness at Night
Hot Flashes
Internal body changes
Frequent Urination

Second Trimester

Breasts Leaking
Baby Kicking or Moving
Frequent Urination
Hot Flashes

Third Trimester

Back Aches due to increasing load
Body Aches due to increasing load
Breasts Leaking
Baby Kicking or Moving
Frequent Urination
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Hot Flashes

After reading this list, you may now understand why you’re up all night. What can you do to help counter your exhaustion?

Breasts Leaking: Breast Pads

Frequent Urination: Try pelvic rocking just before sleep. This pulls your uterus into a position that takes some pressure off your bladder

Back or Body Aches: Pregnancy Pillow

For chronic back pain, have your doctor refer you to a Physical Therapist. They can show you some exercises and new ways of moving that will help relieve the pain.

Morning Sickness: Relief Band, Ginger Root, Ginger Tea

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