Sleeping well is a key factor in your health as well as your for your baby. When you are pregnant you need a lot of sleep in order for your body to nourish and grow that new baby. You know that once baby comes the sleep will be completely off schedule and you may end up lacking sleep. It is important to get the best rest you can while you are pregnant to help prepare you for your newest edition.
Getting a good 8 hours will help you during delivery. Women that get enough rest tend to have a short delivery process and may be less likely to have a cesarean. If you experience too long a period without good rest your abilities become impaired. With good rest during pregnancy you will:
- Be ready for labor and delivery
- experience less fatigue
- be more alert
- You will have a better bonding experience with the baby
- You will have a better chance of keeping your regular rest cycle
- You will be less likely to have troubles sleeping that are related to your health, for example, insomnia
Getting the recommended 8 hours is hard but important for everyone. For an expectant mother this is especially true. But, It can be very hard for a woman to get the right amount of rest while pregnant. Some of these pregnancy symptoms can make it hard for an expecting mother to have a restful night sleep.
- More trips to the bathroom
- Aches and pains
- Shortness of breathe
- Heartburn
- Stress
- Increased heart rate
- Bad dreams
It is important to get a good nights reset and take naps as needed. It is natural for a pregnant woman will feel extremely tired during the first and last trimesters. In order to get as comfortable as possible try sleeping on your left side. Also, use a pillow under your belly or between your legs. You can also cut out or limit your caffeine intake. Most of all, try to maintain a regular sleep schedule.
A good quality bed is also important in finding the best possible nights rest and the best quality naps. It is best to replace a mattress about every 8 years, an old mattress could leave you feeling more achy, more exhausted, and just downright frustrated, especially while pregnant. A new mattress can help improve your health and support your body as you get a good rest.
