Pregnant Pause

Many women suffer from vivid dreams or nightmares during pregnancy. You should not worry about the content of the dreams as they are simply thought to be the result of the enormous physical, emotional and cognitive changes your body undergoes during pregnancy and they have little meaning outside of your dream world. Additionally, the broken sleep experienced during pregnancy means that you are more likely to remember the content of your dreams than usual. A relaxing bedtime routine will also help you to sleep better. You should try to go to bed at approximately the same time each night so that your body begins to expect sleep. Also, taking a bath, having a warm milky drink or simply putting your feet up for half an hour before you go to bed will help you to wind down and hopefully make sleep come easier.Nighttime toilet visits become a frequent occurrence throughout pregnancy. To help minimise these you should try to avoid caffeinated foods and drinks, reduce the amount of fluids you consume in the hours before your bedtime and make sure you take a trip to the toilet before you settle for the night. When you go to the toilet you should lean forward so that your bladder empties completely.