Pregnancy
Nurul Jasmine Fathia | Haibunda
Monday, 11 Sep 2023 21:10 IWST
Jakarta –
The various complaints that mothers experience during pregnancy are of course very normal. The complaints you experience usually vary in each trimester. If in the 1st trimester you often experience nausea and vomiting, in the 3rd trimester the complaint you usually experience is difficulty sleeping.
Difficulty sleeping in the 3rd trimester is generally caused by the very large size of the stomach. This will make it difficult for mothers to move or change positions when sleeping. As a result, mothers are susceptible to experiencing discomfort and making it difficult to sleep.
Reasons why pregnant women have difficulty sleeping in the third trimester
Launching from Sleepfoundationit turns out there are several other causes that cause pregnant women to have difficulty sleeping in the third trimester. Read this article to the end, Mother.
1. Back pain and discomfort
The main reason why pregnant women have difficulty sleeping in the third trimester is back pain and the discomfort they feel while sleeping. Back pain during pregnancy is usually caused by the joints around the back under pressure from stretched ligaments to prepare for childbirth.
Apart from stress on the joints, stress factors in mothers can also increase pain in the back area. Therefore, it is important for mothers to manage stress well during pregnancy.
Discomfort problems also arise quite often during pregnancy due to quite drastic physical changes. An increasingly enlarged stomach usually makes it difficult for mothers to move, especially when sleeping. This difficulty will certainly make you feel uncomfortable when sleeping.
“Finding a comfortable position becomes more difficult, and the weight of the baby can make your back and hips hurt at night,” said Rebekah Mutaleski, CPM-TN, a certified professional midwife, as reported by Thebump.
2. Insomnia
Difficulty sleeping in the 3rd trimester can also be caused by insomnia. One of the main causes of insomnia in pregnant women is anxiety. This anxiety usually originates from worry about the birthing process. Excessive anxiety can make it difficult for mothers to sleep, wake up from sleep, and have difficulty going back to sleep
Apart from that, in the third trimester, fetal movements will become stronger, especially at night when the mother lies down more. These active fetal kicks and movements certainly make it difficult for mothers to sleep.
Another thing that makes insomnia worse is the frequency of going to the bathroom more frequently. This is because the kidneys function more actively and the pressure of the uterus on the bladder can also disturb sleep.
3. Snoring and sleep apnea
The next thing that can make it difficult for pregnant women to sleep in the third trimester is complaints of easier snoring and sleep apnea. This disorder is actually quite common among pregnant women, of course with a mild frequency.
If you snore and experience sleep apnea with severe frequency during pregnancy, it is a good idea to have this condition checked by a doctor. Excessive snoring and sleep apnea may be a warning from the body of a more serious health condition.
Complaints of snoring and sleep apnea in pregnant women can be early symptoms of health problems such as high blood pressure and preeclampsia. Apart from that, pregnant women who often experience sleep apnea may suffer from gestational diabetes.
There are still 2 more things that can cause pregnant women to have difficulty sleeping in the third trimester. Read more on the next page, Mother.
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