19 weeks, can't sleep...

I wish I could give advice, but I’m going through the same problem. I’ve opted for naps throughout the day, but I never feel very rested. I do tend to get about 7 hours of sleep a day through the naps. That’s the only thing I could suggest. Just nap whenever you have a chance.

I'm 16 weeks and am in the same boat. I got a pregnancy pillow with the hopes that would help, I try to stay on my left side, but I'm still tossing and turning all night. I wish I had advice, but I just wanted to let you know you aren't alone!

Thank you ladies. I appreciate the advice. I try to nap but stay up late, if i do.

I had the same problem when I was pregnant but more towards the last month of my pregnancy. It was the worst. I did have to nap during the day

Just sleep however you are comfy. Yes they say left side is best but you won’t lol be ok if you don’t stay on the left. You may have what is known as pregnancy insomnia. Talk to your dr about it.

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I haven't heard of pregnancy insomnia before. Makes sense though. Thank you!

Yup it happens. My post was supposed to say you will be ok if you sleep on your left side.

My Dr OK'd melatonin and unisom. Melatonin has been my savior. I take one 5mg chew when I just need to have a full night's rest. I wake up 2 to 3 times instead of 5 or 6 to pee but then fall right back to sleep. Its amazing.

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Thank you. I will ask about it.

Is it uncomfortable because of pain? Because for me it's not very uncomfortable because of pain & numbness! Like my poor hips are killing me. 😩🤦🏾‍♀️ in my 3rd trimester and it's getting much harder to rest & sleep. Left side is best but I would find myself shifting to my right side for some relief because most nights it's BAD! I also try to stretch more now. It hurts if I don't... Esp. my pelvic floor. Oh the suffering! 🤣 I'm ready to birth him already! #35weekspregnant 🤗💙👶🏽🤰🏾

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Oh wow! Yes, my hips are sore from sleeping on my left side.

I had pretty bad insomnia for my second. My doctor recommended 25 mg of benedryl and said it was safe. I would check with your physician first, but for me it worked. I didn’t take it every night, just once every 4-5 nights and it really allowed me to catch up

Sorry i wish I could give advice but I have the exact same. Every night I never sleep fully through and always wake up 3/4 times a night and can't get sleep for ages. I literally feel tired alllll the time :( and I can't get comfortable no matter what position I lie in 🙄

Prego pillows and a bunch of pillows. Having a pillow between your legs help and putting a small towel or pillow under your belly when your sleeping helps too. Squats before bed and some prego yoga help with round ligament pain. Arnica gel is all natural and a good pain reliever for pregnant women.

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Thank you! 😊

I had bad insomnia when I was pregnant too. A pregnancy pillow helped a lot. I ended up taking magnesium for restless leg in my third trimester and that helped some nights. I also think the insomnia is helping your body prepare for nighttime feedings. Lol! Try to rest and nap when you can!

I take Unisom and have a pregnancy side sleeper pillow. It seems to help!

Full body pillow

I thought this meant 19 weeks pp, and I was like... us too! 😂

I’m 25 weeks I have had this problem for awhile now. My friend suggested a pregnancy pillow and it works wonders. Especially if your heavier on the bottom takes so much pressure off your hips and aligns your back for better sleep.

Unisom minis and a body pillow will do wonders!

I woke up almost every hour to go pee which was much worse but honestly I just used some pillows and during the day I napped nothing else I can do that time.

I hated preggo pillows, so I just used an assortment of small different shaped ones. A small accent pillow kinda tucked under the belly while on my left, one I could hold onto and one I had my hubby put kinda under my back and side while I rolled a little forward he would position it and i would be kinda wedged in for the night(until I had to pee). Unfortunately that’s the best you can do, and it sorta kinda gets worse 😐 and sleep after birth is nonexistent so sleep however now. Only plus is getting your tummy or back sleep back if you like those positions.

It happens why to often for me 🙄 it's suuuucks

Let pillows be your friend from head to toe out them where needed try and stay on ur left (great for baby blood flow), pillow btwn ur legs, behind ur back where ever you need it just prop up

Yep, I’m 9 weeks and it’s the worst. I’m gonna get some Pillows for pregnant mothers to help me sleep so that at least I can adjust ann m s get some sleep.

Benadryl

I’m 9 weeks and I’ve got this prob.. I’ve started sleeping on a firmer bed,

Homemade almond milk before bed🥜! Full of health benefits and helps you sleep. Blend a handful of almonds, water, honey and cinnamon✨ - then strain if you don't want bits at the bottom - then heat in a saucepan

I had a horrible time sleeping most of my pregnancy! Pillows are going to be your best friend! I put 2 or 3 pillows under my head one pillow in between my legs, one pillow under my stomach and one pillow behind my back. That helped alot especially the further along I was but no matter what I think everyone whose pregnant dosnt sleep as well as they would like! Hope this helps somewhat!

I would just try using small pillows under your belly, it does wonders sometimes

Rescue Remedy is pregnancy safe. Epsom salt baths, aromatherapy (you just have to find what works best for you cause Lavender doesn't work for everyone) Limit screen time before bed, wear blue light filter glasses in the evenings (Zenni has some for cheap) meditation or relaxing yoga before bed. Drink most of your days water earlier in the day and cut back before bedtime.

I slept on my stomach with pillows propping me up around my belly the entire pregnancy and no doctor batted an eye at me. They said as long as I wasn’t sleeping on my back and cutting of circulation I was fine so fine whatever works for you

Omg I'm finding it so hard sleeping at the moment. I wake up multiple times in the night. I'm only 16 weeks...🤦🏼‍♀️

I'm terrible and I'm only 6 weeks 😢😴

Following for more answers. I’m at 8 weeks and just can’t calm down enough to sleep. Doc said Unisom is a fine sleep aid during pregnancy but haven’t tried it yet. :/ Tired of being exhausted. I’m usually such a good sleeper!

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I use unisom. Just popped 2 few minutes ago.

I use a pregnancy pillow and sleep great tbh! Except I cannot sleep atm due to being sick :( but the pillow helps alot

Is unisom a sleeping pill? Is that an American drug? I’ve also had insomnia most of my pregnancy except when I get away on holiday and fully relax.

I’ve been super sick from 6-17 weeks and also now experiencing the insomnia and inability to get comfortable. I’m usually awake from 2-3 and 430 on. I’ve tried pillows and unisom and they help a little but still not great.