Anyone else experiencing extreme insomnia while also being beyond exhausted during the day? I try and stay active and eat healthy, doing all the things that are supposed to help me sleep at night. I can't take any medication so that's out of the question. I'd love any help as I'm going cRaZy! Thanks mommas
Pregnancy Insomnia!
- 673 Views
- Last Post 01 June 2019
- 0
- 0
- 0
- 0
Oh this hit me hard! Heartburn also exacerbated the insomnia. Maybe it caused it, who knows. All I know was I was awake all night and sleepy all day š«
Oh man. I wish I had real advice, but I felt this too. Some pregnancy symptoms just kill
Epsom salt baths with lavender oil before bed helped me! Add a cup of decaf tea, some candles, bubbles, etc. Good luck! Insomnia sucks!
You can always try melatonin. You can purchase melatonin over-the-counter. It is a natural substance that helps with sleep. This may help you.
I have this problem in general, and it's worse since I'm newly pregnant. I tried melatonin for the first time last night and it seemed to help (my OB said it's safe!) Maybe give it a try? Good luck!
At first my pregnancy did not affect my sleep at all, which I was very thankful for. But lately as Iām in the middle of my third trimester, he simply will get into the most uncomfortable position and stay. For the most part I have been able to somewhat combat it with the use of a pregnancy pillow that I purchased off of amazon. I did not think to try a weighted blanket and I am very paranoid about taking any type of supplement or medication during my pregnancy. The pillow did help a lot with my back pain.
My doctor told me this was very normal, so I just sort of expected this. My friends would say that this is mother natures way of preparing you for those late nights with your newborn.
i had the same thing, i found that some sort of calming activity would help. i added a sound machine and it helped along with meditating
Duuuuuude! I could never sleep when I was prego! I had the hardest time sleeping. It was a nightmare! I'm thinking I'm a one and done type of momma.
Yes. There's nothing worse than being exhausted but unable to sleep.
Yes! This is getting to be such a huge problem for me! I got some Natural Calm supplements (magnesium) and have been doing bath soaks before before bed sometimes with some epsom salt and lavender oil...I do feel like I sleep a little better after doing that, but it's still a struggle š©
I don't have any real advice, but I always say it's just your body's way of preparing you for what's ahead!
Ugh, this has been the worst. Everyone keeps telling me to "stock up" on my sleep but it's impossible these days. I'm so uncomfortable!
I'm only at the end of my 1st trimester and already struggling with this. I feel super restless and also, constantly getting up to pee makes it a nightmare to try and sleep!
There are some great podcasts to fall asleep to, including adult bedtime stories. Seriously! They are made to help you fall asleep.
It just comes with the territory of being pregnant, unfortunately. The same thing happened to me. Try using a sleep podcast to help. It is a soothing voice describing an ocean scene and it sounds SUPER weird but has helped me in the past. Luckily, when the baby is born, you can catch up on all your missed sleep š
Epsom salt baths
Ugh, this is the worst! I've tried taking Natural Calm (magnesium supplement) and felt like it helped a lot. Or Epsom salt foot soaks.
I feel i have been going through this my whole pregnancy so far. If its not insomnia, its preggo brain..
I had bad insomnia during pregnancy. Melatonin helped me personally. I would also do yoga and meditation some days and that seemed to help me sleep on the nights that I did them.
I literally fell asleep at my desk today. And I am wide awake until usually, 3 am. Good thing Disney Plus came out today haha
Get up and read by a dim light then try to go back to sleep in about thirty. minutes. read an actual book and don't look at your phone - I know that's easier said than done
The struggle is real. I tried 100% cherry juice and kiwis before bed and I think that helped a bit with turning off all screens at least an hour before bed.
OK, how safe is it to take melatonin during pregnancy? My doctor is saying a small dosage is okay, but it doesn't seem like something healthy to take. But my insomnia is getting worse. Is this just nerves?
It is the worst! My doc told me to take melatonin. That helped. Also a chamomile or sleepy time tea helped me. Also, to not get stressed when I did wake up. To try to stay calm and be okay being awake. Easier said than done of course. Hope you find something that works for you.
I don't exactly have extreme insomnia. Sleep became better in 2nd trimester. But I do need to listen to a TV show or something to help me sleep -- so odd -- and the one that does it for me, like within the first 10 mins, is Forensic Files on Netflix. š
I had this problem during my second pregnancy and it was awful! I used DoTerra peace essential oil on my body and diffused serenity and it helped a ton! Prenatal massages can also be lifesaving! Be well mama!
I love sleepy time tea and some meditation and stretching right before bed. It helped with my insomnia.
Try a good body pillow or switching to a different one. I listened to music at night and it would cause me to fall asleep. Good luck!
I had insomnia a few times but since I read and write a lot that's where I put my energy when I couldn't sleep. Also, lavender is great for relaxation and sleep.
Have you tried meditation for sleep? There are apps out there for that.
I feel you on this! I think its our bodies saying "get ready to not sleep once baby comes." Seems pretty cruel if you ask me!
I was like this until the day they cut her out. I slept maybe an hour a two a night if I was lucky. It lasted until she was almost six months old. My doctor just made me ride it out because of nursing.
definitely me! I sleep like past midnight and wake up at 3 am everyday so its so hard to stay awake in the afternoon. currently 27 weeks
I did as well. Try taking a bath in the lavender epsom salt, that helped for me!
Yup! This was my entire pregnancy, but especially the first trimester!
Its surprising how everybody is different! this was me during my second trimester. im on my third trimester and could sleep like a baby at night!
Search
Categories
- BABY'S FIRST YEAR
- AFTER THE BABY'S FIRST YEAR
- BE A MOMMY MENTOR / FIND A MOMMY MENTOR
- DUE DATE CLUBS
- FIND MOMS IN YOUR HOMETOWN (CITY/STATE/COUNTRY)
- BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT & HELP
- CONTESTS
- CREATE YOUR OWN DISCUSSIONS HERE
- DEALS & BARGAIN HUNTERS
- FAMILY LIFE
- GRIEF AND LOSS
- MEDICAL CONDITIONS
- PARTY IDEAS
- PREGISTRY ADMINISTRATION
- PREGNANCY
- PRODUCT REVIEWS
- SURROGACY AND ADOPTION
- TRYING TO CONCEIVE COMMUNITY
This Week's Stars
-
Mark 1