If you have had to spend the summer pregnant, you have been able to verify that it is a little worse. Between the heat and the hormones it is normal that catching sleep becomes a problem. Just at the moment you need to rest the most it seems that it gets more complicated. We leave you some tricks to sleep better while pregnant in summer.
Sleep in pregnancy
It is already usually normal to have problems falling asleep while pregnant. 6 out of 10 pregnant women have trouble sleeping, especially in the last quarter. The belly is getting bigger, the constant urge to urinate, the hormones, the breathing difficulties ... and with the heat the sleeping problems multiply.
With pregnancy the body temperature rises due to hormones. That is why it is normal for the feet to swell to counteract this increase in temperature. Even the heat can cause labor to be advanced, by causing stress in the mother, uterine contractions can appear that trigger premature labor.
Lack of sleep in the last trimester can also raise the rate of preterm births. Sleep is very important for pregnant women, as it affects the health of the baby and the mother. To make the heat as bearable as possible we leave you some tricks to sleep better while pregnant in summer.
Sleeping with air conditioning
As we have seen above, hormones cause the body temperature during pregnancy to rise. This causes us to take longer to fall asleep, since our body will first try to regulate the temperature before sleeping.
So if it's too hot at night you can sleep with it air conditioning on but always at 26 degrees which is the best temperature to sleep pregnant. Keep in mind that the air jet never falls directly on you. You can program your air conditioning so that it is only on certain hours according to your choice.
Sleep on your left side
Sleeping on your left loop is the best sleeping position, since in this position the organs work better, and the blood and nutrients reach your baby better. You will also rest better in this position, which your body will appreciate.
If you can't sleep
If you've been around for a while and can't sleep, before you start going round and round we advise you to get up. You can read a book, watch TV, listen to relaxing music, drink a glass of water ... whatever you prefer. But don't spin around or it will only make your body temperature rise even more.
House as cool as possible
In summer, keeping the house cool is essential to be able to sleep well at night. To get it you can ventilate rooms well first thing in the morning when it's not too hot yet and then lower blinds and close windows. The less light, the less heat it will be afterwards.
Stay hydrated
It is important to be well hydrated. For this have always at hand a bottle of cold water and eat fresh foods that also contain water such as salads, fruit, tomatoes ...
Avoid heavy meals, especially at night, or you will only get uncomfortable digestions that will prevent you from sleeping well.
A little exercise helps you fall asleep
When the sun has already fallen and it is not so hot anymore, a little hike It can make you feel better as well as help you fall asleep.
Day naps
Blessed summer naps! You can take advantage of the hottest hours of the day to take a nap in your cool house by following the tips we saw above. If you have small children you can take advantage of taking a nap with them.
Sleep cool
To go to bed even cooler after a walk, what the body asks the most is a cool shower. Your temperature will drop and it will be easier for you to fall asleep.
Why remember ... rest is very important during pregnancy, and we have little tricks in our hands to rest better.