Insomnia means you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.

During pregnancy it tends to be more common in the first and third trimesters.

Insomina is quite common and you might feel miserable, but the good news, it’s not harmful to your baby!

Here are a few things that may help you to have more restful nights:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day, but minimize drinking after 7pm.
• Eating an early dinner can also help, but don’t go to bed hungry, before to go to bed eat a light snack!
• Avoid screen time at least an hour before bed. Blure light from the TV,mobile, can have an impact in your circadian rhythm.
• Taking a soothing bath might also make you happy.
• Keep your room cool, dark, and quiet for optimal sleeping conditions.
• Lie on your side, tuck a pillow between your knees, and use one under your belly as it gets bigger.

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