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What common sleep disturbances to women experience in pregnancy?
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Lack of sleep: Some women complain of lack of sleep either from hormonal disturbances or back pain (not finding a comfortable position).
Answered 10/4/2016
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Lots of issues: Pregnancy can can lead to insomnia, sleepiness, restless legs syndrome and even sleep apnea. Many sleep disturbances are in the later part of the pregnancy. Treatment is possible but limited.
Answered 10/3/2016
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A few: Pregnant women can get sleep apnea. They can also get restless leg syndrome and limb movements of sleep. Also, the frequent urination due to the baby can disturb sleep.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Sleep during pregnan: Depending on the weight gain, any accompanying back problems, stress, and how far into the pregnancy, women may have insomnia and occasionally odd dreams. There are many behavioral interventions that can help with comfort, reducing the number of times you have to go to the bathroom, etc. And dreams about your baby are not unusual, don't interpret them
Answered 7/12/2015
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