I am 14 weeks pregnant and am having major trouble sleeping?

Question

I am 14 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I cannot sleep!!! Actually I should say I cannot get comfortable enough to sleep. I toss and turn all night, that my husband has not slept with me for weeks, because I am keeping him up. I have tried laying on the floor which helps. Thank god I have a job that I can sleep in becase I seem to sleep better in the mornings than at night, but I cannot keep doing this, I am exhausted!! I have gotten a body pilloe not helping...I just cannot fall alsleep!! Any help??

Answer 1

Lamaze class -- teaches you to purposefully relax -- superior technique you'll use all your lilfe!!

Warm milk and Chamomile tea (Lipton, Quietly Chamomile), honey optional. Let the tea steep a while in the warm milk, after you drink it you'll have about 15 mins to get to bed. sweet dreams

Answer 2

I know it is hard getting comfortable enough to sleep while you are pregnant. I had the same problem in my pregnency.

What seemed to help me was that I would eat my dinner a little earlier... say around 7:00 PM and then around bedtime which was usually 10:00 PM, I would drink a glass of warm milk, wear something really comfortable, get into bed and try and read something good untill I was ready to fall asleep. Also make sure that the room is not too cold or too hot. Try and put a pillow between ur knees if u sleep on ur side or under ur feet if u sleep on your back.

If nothing works, ask ur doc for something to help u sleep... but I feel it is best if u don't take any unneccessary medications in pregnancy as it might adversly affect the baby.

You can also ask someone to massage your back. My husband used to do that and it was very very relaxing.

Best of Luck.

Answer 3

Have a walk during the day n t night take a fresh shower put ur fan on dont eat candy or anything with sugar cause that will keep u up drink a cup of mik. For me there were times I couldn't sleep but most of the time I would sleep all night just I get up alot to pee but when I cant sleep I take like two baths...n put water on my face...

Answer 4

Try propping yourself up (your ribs as a foundation) onto a huge pillow - the kind you get at a decor store for your living room and sleep on your left side. One hour before bed take 2 acetominophen tabs. Last thing is the ask the LORD for grace... you need it -- - hope you sleep like a baby. I have BAD nights and GOOD nights. It's gonna get more frustrating until that baby comes.

Answer 5

Unfortunately for some women this is a typical side effect of being preg. I couldn't get sleep no matter what I tried. I talked to my Dr. and he finally prescribed me something that woked very well. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress, dietary and medical
problems. By making small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly, insomnia can be
cured. I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/jfzpz useful
for getting sleep.

Answer 7

I would try lavendar. You can use the Johnson and Johnson baby lotion that is lavendar scented, or go to a store that sells oils. Just make sure that it is a pure oil. You should call your doctor to make sure that this is ok, but I have never seen any negatives from aroma therapy. It's all natural.

Answer 8

Drink a hot cup of tea. Sleepy time by Celestial Seanons. About a half hour or hour before bed so you don't have to get up to pee in the middle of the night.

Answer 9

i have the same issue
i brought a body pillow but rarely use it
i would say sleep when u can
and dont force urself
or take a nice hot shower before bed
to make u sleepy

Answer 10

When I was pregnant, I slept on my side, with a pillow between my legs, one under my stomache, and, sometimes, one against my back as well. Your doctor can give you more ideas.