Dreamericans

  In early pregnancy, only a small proportion of pregnant women have trouble sleeping and have sweet dreams. However, when the uterus continues to grow, many mothers experience sleep disturbances. Being able to sleep soundly during a large pregnancy is a precious gift that is very difficult to obtain for some mothers. Sleep problems usually start in the second trimester when the fetus begins to grow. The increased size of the fetus can make it difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position for both mother and baby. In addition, pregnant women may experience difficulty sleeping due to increased urge to urinate, increased heart rate, leg cramps, and back and waist pain. Beginning at the age of five months, most women begin to have difficulty finding a comfortable position to sleep. Finding a comfortable sleeping position is vital for getting maximum rest (with sleep). Adequate sleep not only keeps the body fresh, but also helps mothers and babies stay healthy during pregnancy to h...