Pregnancy Insomnia

🕊Insomnia in pregnancy is common🌱

Pregnancy is a time of excitement, stress and unknowns, but what causes it? Pregnancy insomnia is primarily causes by the shift in hormones and the symptoms women experience as a result, such as nausea, vomiting and increased urination. All of this disrupts the body's regular sleep and wake cycles

If you’re having a hard time sleeping at night, we have some tips:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🌿Invest in a pregnancy pillow, the comfort pays itself back double⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🌿Have a cup of our gentle and specially formulated moon milk before bed, safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding 

🌿Take magnesium, which can effectively alleviate both stress and anxiety. As a result, increases in sleep time, sleep efficiency and melatonin⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🌿Avoid vigorous workouts near bed time because it can be stimulating. Opt for breathing exercises instead⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🌿Avoid screen time for at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Blue light can be a culprit in stimulating your mind⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🌿Aim for a diet low in sugar to prevent those spikes in blood sugar levels

What do you do to relax before bedtime?