Unfortunately, insomnia is common in pregnancy and many teas and medications used to treat it can be contraindicated. Here are some tips to avoid insomnia in pregnancy.
- As much as possible, try to maintain a regular schedule of waking and going to bed
- Avoid caffeine after 3 pm
- Exercsie in the before the afternoon for at least 20 minutes
- Stop taking naps
- Try acupuncture
- Reduce stress by exercsing, massage, taking a warm bath, reading, going for a walk, etc
- Avoid night time stimulus: turn the TV off a least 1 hour before bed, keep lights low
- Use pillows or supports to sleep for comfort
- Don't eat too close to bedtime
- Meditate or pray
- Cherry juice concentrate has natural melatonin and may help induce sleep
- Drinking warm milk at bedtime
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