As the baby grows, finding a comfortable sleeping position can become difficult. Still, simple changes can help pregnant women sleep better. Pregnancy is often described as a time when women should “sleep as much as possible. Yet, for many expectant mothers, especially during the third trimester, getting a good night’s sleep can be surprisingly difficult. A growing belly, frequent bathroom trips, back pain, and an active baby can turn bedtime into a struggle.
If sleep problems are severe, persistent or affecting your daytime functioning, speak to your obstetrician. Loud snoring, breathing pauses, severe restless legs, significant anxiety or persistent insomnia may need medical attention. Good sleep may become harder during pregnancy, but women do not have to struggle through it silently. Small adjustments, comfort measures, and timely medical advice can make the final months more restful.
“While some sleep disruption is common during pregnancy, persistent poor sleep shouldn’t be accepted as part of the journey,” Dr Sushruta Mokadam, Senior Consultant – Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharadi, Pune, tells Health Shots .
