Struggling to sleep

I’m currently 34 weeks pregnant I’m really struggling to sleep through the night and also suffering with heartburn as well so any tips would be greatly appreciated

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For the heartburn, take tums it helps. Definitely try investing in a pregnancy pillow too. Also try taking Magnesium complex

Gaviscon before bedtime
Sit up 30-1hour after taking it also. You 34weeks don’t waste your money on pregnancy pillows this is the period it gets more uncomfortable. Just had my baby few days ago and I can tell you from 30 till the end it was hard for me fortunately my baby came two weeks before due date so that was the relief as she was weighing two weeks ahead.

I’m on omeprazole for the the heartburn and have been since 16 weeks. It has made sooo much difference. I have also switched my meals around, having a larger meal at lunchtime and something small at teatime has helped loads with nighttime reflux

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