Most pregnant women experience difficulty sleeping in late pregnancy

Sleep may be disturbed by visits to the toilet, heartburn, a kick from the baby or a feeling of discomfort lying down.

Here are some simple tips to try to aid in sleeping while pregnant

Lie on one side with a pillow under your tummy and another between your knees (it is recommended to lie on your left side)

Rest during the day

Avoid stimulants such as tea, coffee and alcohol before bedtime

If you have heartburn - don’t eat too late or close to your bedtime

Only get into your bed when you are tired

Exercise, such as walking, in the late afternoon or early evening

Do relaxing things before bed like soak in a bath, listen to music, massage or meditation

Please follow all individual advice from your healthcare provider as this is general advice and may not apply to your circumstances.

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Dr Mariella Berry (Osteopath)

BSC (Osteopathy), MHSc (Osteopathy)