Before your little one arrives to disrupt your sleep, a number of factors will affect how you sleep whilst you're pregnant. Here are a few pointers to help you sleep a little easier.
Pillows are your friend
There is no set way to position pillows; everyone is different when it comes to sleeping. However there are a few helpful tips which you can try out:
Pillow in-between the knees – reduces pressure on front of pelvis and hips
Pillow under the bump – more support and less pressure on the back
Side lying with pillows behind back, roll back onto pillows so you're ¼ turned – reduces pressure on the hips and supports the back.
Play around with the position of the pillows until you feel comfortable. (This could be different week to week)
Exercise little and often during the day
Try to exercise gently during the day; keeping active will mean you should be more tired later on. Walking, Pilates or Gym ball exercises are all good examples. Remember little and often is much better than trying to cram loads into one go.
Maternity belt during the day
If you're standing or walking at points during the day, remember to wear your maternity belt. The support from the belt will reduce the strain on your muscles meaning they should cause you less discomfort at night.
Avoid snacking before bed
During pregnancy heartburn can be a factor that affects your sleep, try to avoid snacking a couple of hours before you go to bed.
We know that it's not always possible to get an undisturbed nights sleep, so make the most of those quiet moments by yourself to catch up on some sleep as well.
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