People who are pregnant often experienceinsomnia, or trouble falling or staying asleep.
Though it can occur in the first trimester, insomnia is not a reliable indication that you are pregnant.
It is prevalent in the third trimester.
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Insomnia is also the most commonsleep disorder, affecting millions of people of all sexes and agespregnant or not.
It also offers tips for getting a proper nights rest if you struggle with sleep during pregnancy.
A handful of these changes can directly or indirectly interrupt sleep, leading to insomnia.
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However, they can start to worsen again the closer you get to your delivery date.
Poor sleep, over time, can contribute tocomplicationsfor both you and your fetus.
In addition, they can sort out contributions from stress, anxiety, pain, and other issues.
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That’s because insomnia can affect anyone for a variety of reasons, pregnant or not.
I recommend patients try conservative measures and lifestyle changes first to help with sleep.
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This includes insomnia symptoms that affect roughly four of every 10 pregnancies.
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