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Healthy Pregnancy Challenge Day 6: Are you catching enough Z's?

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Cafe Amber

on Aug. 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

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Healthy Pregnancy Challenge Day 6:

Do you make sure you are getting enough sleep? During pregnancy, you will probably be more fatigued then normal, and remember you are growing a new little life, and that will be tiring!

How much do you sleep each night?

How do you make sure that you are getting enough sleep?

have a good night

Here are some quick tips on getting the rest you need:

Try a pregnancy pillow to help support your body and keep yourself comfortable in bed
Some pregnant moms sleep better in an upright position
Be sure to unwind before bed, with a relaxing bath or shower, a good book, some yoga exercises, or a cup of tea or milk
If you are experiencing severe sleep issues, be sure to check with your doctor before trying any sleep medication while pregnant

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Posted by

Cafe Amber

on Aug. 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

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iviemom

on Aug. 6, 2012 at 2:38 AM

Ahhh sleep is a treat for me these days! Between trying to fall asleep while baby boy is kicking up a storm and getting up 50 times to go potty! Jealous of any of you mommies getting sleep!

jenniferlee_12

Bronze Member on Aug. 6, 2012 at 9:42 AM

I have a horrible time sleeping and haven't found a solution yet.

Dantz782

Member on Aug. 6, 2012 at 1:03 PM

No. Having a very hard time falling asleep and going back to sleep if I wake up

rachelrothchild

on Aug. 6, 2012 at 4:18 PM

I think I'm getting enough sleep. I try to get 9-10 hours a night. My 1-year old usually gets up at least once a night. Sometimes I take a nap during the day too.

Devious103102

Platinum Member on Aug. 6, 2012 at 6:46 PM

I sleep about 6-8hrs a night, usually of broken sleep (the longer I sleep the more often I get up during the night/longer I stay up each time). Been like this since I was like 10 so it's not a big issue.

Soon2BMamaOf1

Member on Aug. 6, 2012 at 9:11 PM

If i do not sleep well during the night, I usually end up taking an after noon nap. (Happening more and more frequently as my due date approaches)

Flaca43

on Aug. 6, 2012 at 10:51 PM

I have insomnia and have had it for a few years now. So no, I don't get enough sleep. I feel exhausted too a lot of the day. I need to work on sleep. It's hard for me. I'm going to try the tea and a book each night. I had some tea the other night and it did help.

SarineLewis

Bronze Member on Aug. 6, 2012 at 11:35 PM

The real question is if I'm sleeping too much. If I wake up before 10 (sometimes later) I have a huge migraine.

amy_dawn

on Aug. 7, 2012 at 10:46 PM

I don't get enough sleep on most nights. Between not being physically able to sleep well, waking up to use the bathroom, getting woken up by one of the kids (nightmare, peed the bed, crawling into bed with us, etc), and sometimes just having to stay up to get things done, it'd hard. I do take naps on some days, especially if I'm really feeling the need for one. In general, I might get anywhere between 2 and 10 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period.

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