Advice For moms, by moms

Pillows, Pillows, Pillows

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  mnt_2_b_mommy

  Are you using anything to help you stay comfortable overnight, like a pregnancy pillow or body pillows? My hips killed me before getting my Snoogle.

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  skinsfan26

  I use three pillows--one for my head and one on each side of my body so that way when I turn over in my sleep I always have a pillow under my belly. My fiancée calls it my fort.

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  Mrs.Andrews

  Try sleeping propped on your side with a pillow under your back and one pillow between your legs.

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  his_wifey09

  A body pillow made a huge difference for me. And I've realized that all I have to do is lay on my husband's chest and I'm out.

Try Staying Upright

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  Kaydence2010

  Try sleeping sitting up. I had to do that when I was pregnant with my daughter.

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  Koux

  I found propping myself up with about five pillows in bed really helps. So you're at a more reclined position rather than flat. It helps me breathe better, and therefore sleep better. If nothing really helps, take comfort in knowing your body is just preparing for baby. When you're getting up every hour to feed baby in a few weeks, it won't be such a shock to your system, because you'll already be used to getting no sleep.

Be Sure to Unwind

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  wife2jeff

  I would drink a cup of warm tea or milk. It helped a lot. Reading before bed would also put me to sleep.

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  louzannalady

  One thing I do is I get off the computer and turn off the TV about an hour or two before bed. Studies show that the light from the TV and computer (and phone and iPad) interfere with your body's ability to "wind down." I will then take a nice bath and drink some chamomile tea before bed. Works like a charm to get my body and mind to calm down. I also sleep with about a million pillows around and a fan going for white noise.

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  meam4444

  I always took a warm shower every evening to help all my muscles just relax. It also helped with any aches and pains too. Some nights, I would sleep with pillows all around my body to help with the comfort.

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  Autumn19

  Maybe try a walk in the evening then a warm shower before bed.

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  Andy15

  I eat a tablespoon of honey about 2 hours before bed, or I mix it with lukewarm milk. That helps me get through the night.

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  kmqw229

  I use a white noise app set to the ocean which relaxes me.

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  mom2lisa

  If I can manage some yoga exercises before bed, I get a better night's sleep, but that's not always possible. I am going to start trying to meditate before bed to help relax and maybe just a few stretches instead of trying a whole yoga segment.

Are Sleep Aids Safe?

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  KADE1985

  It is NOT safe to use melatonin while pregnant. The only thing you can take is Benadryl (75mg max) and Tylenol PM. If you can't sleep because of pain, ask your doctor for Hydrocodone. I had to take it for migraines while I was pregnant.

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  MommyO2-6631

  My midwife told me that it's ok to take Unisom sleep gels, as long as it's not every night.

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  devinsmom42

  My doctor says Tylenol PM is OK to take at night so that's what I do. I take them and usually take a warm bath for about half an hour while they kick in. Then I sleep like a baby.