Tips For Sleeping During Pregnancy

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Feb

 Tips For Sleeping During Pregnancy

During my first trimester I had no problem sleeping at all. I was tired from morning until night so I’d get into bed around 8pm and wake up at 6am well rested, sleeping soundly the whole night. Everything changed right as I approached my 2nd trimester. I still had no problem falling asleep but I never felt like I was getting a solid sleep, tossing and turning throughout the night – and that’s pretty much still the case. I’ve been determined to try and remedy this problem as best I can and have been trying whatever I can to ensure a solid night’s sleep. Here are a few things helping me:

 

 

1. Use a body pillow. I have the Bump Nest and I started using it before I even had a bump and it seriously changed my sleep. I’ve been so worried about sleeping on my side and this kind of forces you to so it puts my mind at rest. It supports your back and you can put it between your legs while resting on your side. It’s a game changer and I recommend getting one as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. There are also several options on Amazon (here and here), I like the Bump Nest because it has washable covers in pretty patterns.

2. Sleep in comfy PJs. I did a total revamp of my PJ drawer and filled it with only my softest, most breathable and loose nightgowns. I haven’t wanted to wear anything around my waist or on my legs since I’ve been pregnant. I love these affordable Hanes nightshirts (they are big but will shrink up a little) and any soft knit from Gilligan & O’Malley at Target (I have 2 of this nightshirt and my eye on this tank version for spring/summer).

3. Read & relax before bed. I’ve loved getting back into this habit – I try to get in bed at least 30 minutes before I’d like to fall asleep and ready my latest parenting/baby book (currently reading Bringing Up Bebé). Even though Austin stays up a lot later than I do he’s been getting to bed at the same time which is nice and we’ve been playing music for our girl! She seems to like it and I always feel movement when we turn the music on. We just got these Belly Buds and I can’t wait to try them out. This Washington Post article about babies remembering the songs they hear in the womb after birth is really interesting!

4. Cut down on fluids in the evening. This has been hard since I guzzle water but I’ve been trying to make a conscious effort limit my fluid intake at least an hour before bedtime to limit the amount of times I have to get up to use the bathroom in the night. I love having chamomile tea before bed (ideally in bed) but I had to start having it much earlier because I was getting up even an hour after I fell asleep.

5. Warm shower or bath. I’ve always been a morning shower person – it helps me feel ready for the day but now I’m strictly on night showers. I used to look forward to a glass of wine at the end of a long day but now I long for my hot shower. I use Trader Joe’s Lavender Salt Scrub just about every other day and like to pamper myself with different body oils and butters and really get relaxed before slipping on my PJs. I also can’t wait to utilize the tub in our new house with weekly baths.

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