i try to get at least 5-7 hours sleep most nites but still im feeling sleepy during the day. how do i avoid that? im working on weekdays from 8.15 am to 5.30 pm. i dont want to be seen yawning constantly and resting my head on my desk at work. pls help me.
2006-11-08 12:27:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Being sleepy is just a symptom that goes along with pregnancy. It is very normal and needs to be accepted as part of the process. 5 - 7 hours of sleep is not enough when you are pregnant; and your body is telling you that. You need to get a couple of hours a night more sleep, and ideally be able to take a nap mid day. Try taking a nap at lunch and see if this helps along with going to bed earlier at night.
2006-11-08 12:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by danaluana 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Im 29 weeks and still sleepy alot, I have a toddler who is up a few times in the night and has just dropped his daytime nap though! If I ever get a chance for 20mins catnap I take it. That seems to perk me up, sometimes when ive just put him to bed etc. Or try and get to bed earlier with a bath and a milky drink. Belive me, I thought I was tired with my first as I worked long hours until my due date, but nothing prepared me for the total exhaustion of having a newborn. I think our bodies do it to prepare us! Thats why its so hard to sleep at night when pregnant.
2006-11-09 06:57:39 · answer #2 · answered by wecsurfs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body is busy making a baby, it's working hard. You need to give it as much rest as possible. Pregnancy is a fun time because you need the most rest, but your body and baby keep you up at night. I guess it's just getting you ready for what it will be like when you have the baby.
2006-11-08 12:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by Serena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get in from work have a little nap, or get to be by 9pm. You need at least 8 hours sleep when pregnant.
Trust me take it now, cos when the baby come you will not get the chance.
Best of luck.
2006-11-08 20:14:52 · answer #4 · answered by FUGAZI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What works for me is occasionally snacking on an apple or other piece of fruit to give me a little energy boost if I'm out and about. Other than that, I'm not sure. Luckily I'm in a position where I an nap just about any time I want. Hurray for us March mommies!
2006-11-08 12:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get more sleep during the night. And when you get home from work try taking a nap.. I'm 18 weeks pregnant and this works for me.
2006-11-08 12:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by lmc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your going to feel sleepy. Your body is going through a lot. Taking naps would be good for you, if you can fit it in your schedule. Your work should be understanding about being sleepy, I mean, you could have just formed a complete kidney today, who knows.
2006-11-08 12:31:36 · answer #7 · answered by flesh_of_daisy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Speak to your doctor about iron supplements. I'm 33 weeks pregnant and after having some blood tests done it turned out I was iron deficient. I was sleepy all the time too. Pain in the bum isn't it!
2006-11-08 12:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by Helen B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recommend pregnant ladies get 8-9 hours sleep every day, take a nap when you get home from work
2006-11-08 21:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by Keira 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure u have atleast 8 hrs of sleep daily. Also you will have bouts of nausea following this sleepiness
2006-11-08 21:17:50 · answer #10 · answered by Siva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋