Pregnancy and Insomnia
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Is insomnia medication safe?
Mass. General Hospital
Written by and for mental health professionals, this page looks at the options for insomnia medication during pregnancy.
Drifting off to dreamland
Women's Healthcare Topics
You'll find some practical suggestions for solving insomnia in pregnancy, from new sheets to journaling before bed.
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Sleep in each trimester
National Sleep Foundation
This series discusses strategies for dealing with sleep problems in each trimester, from early fatigue to late insomnia.
Trouble falling asleep
March of Dimes
Insomnia and pregnancy go hand in hand. This article outlines ways to cope with a variety of sleep disturbances in late pregnancy.
15 reason you can't sleep
Babycenter
A host of physical and emotional changes practically guarantee sleep and insomnia disturbances during pregnancy. Investigate each in detail with this resource.
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Sleeping for 2
American Pregnancy Assoc.
The APA emphasizes that insomnia in pregnancy is not harmful to your baby; and gives advice on sound sleeping and feeling your best.
Expecting insomnia
What To Expect
This resource from the author of What to Expect When You're Expecting gives advice on insomnia and pregnancy.
Tips for relaxation
Baby and Pregnancy
Reduce pregnancy insomnia by implementing relaxation techniques throughout the day.
Insomnia and women
Dept of Health and Human Services
Women are much more likely to suffer from sleep problems. General information for women with insomnia, in pregnancy or anytime.
causes submit a link
A quick outline of the reasons for insomnia in pregnancy. Discusses tips for using pillows, relaxation techniques and other lifestyle changes to find relief.
Getting comfortable
Swedish Medical Center
A nice review of the different physical reasons for insomnia in pregnancy, categorized by trimester.
In search of sleep
Kids Health
This article explains the physical reasons for insomnia in pregnancy and offers suggestions for finding the optimal sleep position.
A peaceful pregnancy
StorkNet
Anxiety and stress may be contributing to your pregnancy insomnia. A wonderfully honest article details ways to nurture yourself for all-around better health.

