Try not to let it bother you if you cannot sleep, and do not worry that it will harm your baby – it will not. The baby charity Tommy's has a video about safer sleeping in pregnancy. You can try supporting your bump with pillows and putting a pillow between your knees. If you wake up on your back, you can just turn over and go to sleep again on your side. This may be to do with the flow of blood and oxygen to the baby.ĭo not worry if you wake up on your back – the research looked at the position pregnant people fell asleep in, as this is the position we keep for longest. Research suggests that, after 28 weeks, falling asleep on your back can double the risk of stillbirth. The safest position to go to sleep is on your side, either left or right. Relaxation and breathing techniques may be helpful in reducing any anxiety you might be feeling. Remember, just because you dream something, it does not mean it's going to happen. Talking about them with your partner or midwife can help. You may have strange dreams or nightmares about the baby, and about labour and birth. You might find that lying down is uncomfortable or that you need to use the loo a lot.įeeling tired will not harm you or your baby, but it can make life feel more difficult, especially in the early days before you've told people about your pregnancy. Make sure you get plenty of rest.Īs your bump gets bigger, it can be difficult to get a good night's sleep. Later in pregnancy, you may feel tired because of the extra weight you're carrying. Try to look after your physical health – make sure you eat a healthy diet, and get plenty of rest and sleep. Make time to sit with your feet up during the day, and accept any offers of help from colleagues and family.īeing tired and run-down can make you feel low. The only answer is to rest as much as possible. Hormonal changes at this time can make you feel tired, nauseous and emotional.
It's common to feel tired, or even exhausted, during pregnancy, especially in the first 12 weeks.
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