Pregnancy Health Information Organization

Sleeplessness

Sleeping difficulties are common during pregnancy and lead to fatigue during the day. In early pregnancy low blood sugar levels as a results from hunger and nausea may cause insomnia. As pregnancy progresses many women are unable to relax fully in bed due to general discomfort, leg cramps, or worry about the baby. Symptoms include difficulty in falling asleep, restless unrefreshed sleep with periods of awakeness and fatigue and irritability during day

Key Tips on coping with sleeplessness:

- Relax before bed - create nighttime rituals i.e. drink tea, light candle, avoid mental stimulation
- Try to get regular exercise each day

Diet and Nutrition

- Vitamin B6,
- Ensure blood sugar levels do not fall during the night, eat a small snack before bedtime
- Eat a substantial lunch and a light supper
- Eat calcium and magnesium rich foods

Complimentary Treatments

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Meditation

Aromatherapy
- Burn Lemon, Mandarin, or Lavender.
- Apply Lavender to bed linen, bath, or carrier oil for massage

Western Herbalism
- Chamomile tea, Lemon Balm Tea

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The information on this website is compiled and written by;

Vancouver Pregnancy & labour (labor) Acupuncturist

Raeghan Siemens, R.Ac., DTCM
Raeghan Siemens has always had an interest in medicine;
but she found her true passion in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture.
Her special interests are treating Pregnancy related issues and aiding women through labour (labor).

Raeghan practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre Ltd. in Vancouver BC Canada.

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