Sleep Problem During Pregnancy

You knew that after the baby is born that you will be getting less sleep every night than you were before. But you probaby did not expect that you would not be able to sleep while you were pregnant!
Early in your pregnancy your body protected the growing baby by requiring that you sleep a lot. But later in your pregnancy you find it difficult to get a good night’s rest.
Getting a good night's rest while you are pregnant can even have an impact on your labor.Causes of restless sleep
Many factors work together to keep you awake at night. Common reasons are:Trouble getting comfortable
As the size of your baby increases, it becomes harder to find a comfortable position to sleep in, particularly if you used to be a back or stomach sleeper. Pregnant women should sleep on their left side. This is because your liver is on your right side, and lying on the left takes the pressure of your uterus off of that organ. Lying on your side also helps your heart to function properly; lying on your back puts pressure on the large vein that carries blood from your legs back to your heart.
If you frequently find yourself turning over onto your back in the middle of the night, put a pillow behind your back to prevent yourself from turning over. Using a pillow at the small of your back will also remove some pressure off of your back. Experiment with pillows and find what works for you. Try using a full body pillow while lying on your left side with your knees bent. A small pillow under your belly bump may relieve some discomfort too.
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Trips to the bathroom
Pregnancy increased the volume of blood that you have in your body by 30 to 50 percent. Your kidneys are working overtime to filter that extra blood, and this process results in that much extra urine. Another reason for increased trips to the bathroom is that the weight of your growing baby puts pressure on your bladder.Breathing trouble
You may be experiencing shortness of breath as your growing uterus moves upward into your diaphragm, resulting in less space for your lungs. You also require more oxygen while you are pregnant which requires you to breathe at a faster rate.