Getting a peaceful slumber during pregnancy is a far-off dream for you. From the soaring pregnancy hormones, and growing baby bump, to visiting the bathroom quite often, and feeling tired; getting an undisturbed sleep is just impossible. 

Research shows that 50% of you, during your pregnancy struggle with your sleep. If you are one of them, here are a few things you can do to deal with your pregnancy insomnia. Untreated pregnancy insomnia or sleep apnoea may give rise to several pregnancy complications like high blood pressure.

• Drink a lot of water throughout the day, but reduce your tendency to drink water before you hit the bed. If you need to visit the bathroom, especially at night, you’d have to leave the night lamp on inside the bathroom. 
• 80% of you are unable to find a comfortable position in bed while sleeping. Sleeping on your left side can be easy on your blood circulation. Pile up a few pregnancy pillows below your stomach and behind your back.  
• Since you are carrying another life inside you and your little one is exerting pressure on the uterus, your experiencing pain in the leg and back is common. You’ll notice such symptoms, especially at night, thus disturbing your sleep. 
• When there is a surge of heartburn, especially in the third trimester, and the baby bump pushes up on the abdomen, it could lead to sleep disruption during pregnancy.
• Eating small meals at least two hours’ before hitting the bed
• Staying away from spicy and acidic foods 
• Keeping your head elevated while you’re sleeping 
• Taking antacids in consultation with the healthcare provider can bring back your sleep gradually. 
• Due to soaring oestrogen, and progesterone levels blood volume increases, thus producing mucus in the nose and congesting it, and disturbing your sleep. Nasal sprays may help at this point. 
• Stay away from coffee or caffeinated drinks, especially in the afternoon and in the evening. The adenosine and melatonin in the coffee or caffeinated drinks come in the way of your sleep at night. 
• Stay away from screen time for at least an hour before you go to sleep. 
• A warm bath will be helpful too.  
• Stay active by practicing some relaxation techniques 
• Get a prenatal massage done 
• Consult your healthcare practitioner for medicines.