Treating Insomnia During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most important, magic, and exciting periods in a woman’s life. It is not surprising, then, that a lot of women may experience sensations that they have never experienced in any other period of their lives. While most of these sensations are pleasant, there can also be some problems, and one of these problems may be insomnia.
In fact, it has been estimated that as many as 75% of all pregnant women suffer some kind of insomnia. The main cause of this is hormonal imbalance, although this is not the only cause. Other reasons for insomnia in pregnant women might be the anxiety, or even panic, of realizing that they are moving into a different world in which they are about to take on the responsibilities of parenthood. Or it might simply be that sleep takes longer to come because they feel uncomfortable in bed due to their new body shape.
In all cases, if insomnia is a consequence of the pregnancy, it is always a good idea to visit your doctor and explain your problem. Most doctors are very reluctant to prescribe medications for insomnia during pregnancy, for obvious reasons. Moreover, it is not a good idea to begin taking strong medications – some of them with serious side effects, and others which may be habit inducing, like sleeping pills – for a disorder that will disappear as soon your baby is born.
So your doctor will almost certainly recommend simple changes in your lifestyle, or other, natural, remedies. However, beware of thinking that you can seek out natural remedies yourself, on the understanding that natural remedies are always mild and harmless. What may be mild and harmless for women under normal circumstances, may not be so harmless for your baby! Always consult your doctor before beginning any treatment – natural or otherwise.
If you’re having trouble falling asleep when you go to bed, some of the following tricks might work just before you go to bed: you can try having a warm (not hot) shower; you could light some scented candles; get your husband to give you a relaxing foot massage; or you could try listening to some soothing music that reminds you of pleasant memories or beautiful places you know and have visited.
The changes in your lifestyle that a doctor might suggest will be related above all to your eating and exercise habits. Obviously, you’ll be recommended not to eat much at night – it’s not a good idea to go to bed feeling hungry, but you should definitely have finished your digestion. And your doctor will probably recommend you to continue exercising: a good walk each day may be just what you – and your baby – need to get that good night’s sleep that you both deserve!
While insomnia during pregnancy is not so serious in itself, and in almost all cases will go away when your pregnancy is over, it should, however, be controlled. Insomnia – in everyone, not just in pregnant women – can lead to irritability and lack of concentration, which can be dangerous. Thus, any disorder that leads to drowsiness and lack of concentration should be treated, in order to avoid unwanted accidents, and this is especially important in the case of pregnant women.
Terry Roberts
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-issues-articles/treating-insomnia-during-pregnancy-118013.html
Why You’ll Never Hear About Herbal Remedies for Insomnia From Your Doctor
With due respect to doctors, they don’t know much about herbal remedies for insomnia because they haven’t been trained in them. Doctors are pursued daily by representatives from the big drug companies who provide them with incentives such as free samples. It’s not in a doctor’s best interests to suggest natural remedies
Unfortunately it’s not just doctors, most people consider herbs for insomnia to be a second rate solution to a serious complaint. This is because the benefits of insomnia herbs are not trumpeted from the rooftops like the latest drug release. Why? Because there’s just no money in it.
This is a shame because so many people could benefit with more knowledge on herbal remedies for insomnia, but the truth is not getting out there. For instance when I ask people with sleep disorders if they would consider trying herbs for insomnia they’ll say thing like:
“I’d better wait ’till I’m on vacation before trying them.” “Um, can you buy them at the chemist?” “Isn’t that just for old people? Like aunts and that?” “Don’t you have to take them for ages before they work?” “Aren’t they supposed to be poisonous?”
The truth is if you are having trouble sleeping, herbal remedies for insomnia are as effective as chemical sleeping pills. In fact they are even better because they are non habit forming. Most herbs for insomnia are safe to take over the longer term without you having to worry about becoming addicted. Please note Valerian may be an exception as long term use may lead to depression.
Here are some safe herbs for insomnia you may not have heard about. However they have been proven to be very effective.
Nux Vomica – this is a wonderful herb for those type A personalities who tend to wake up in the middle of the night, planning all those things they have to do! Nux Vomica can really help these folk to unwind and relax.
Scutellaria laterifolia – A herbal nerve tonic for a fatigued nervous system, Scutellaria laterifolia is also a gentle sedative. It has beneficial effect on stress, nervous exhaustion, poor sleep and anxiety.
Passiflora incarnata – If you have a tendency to worry, Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as Passionflower, is recommended as a soothing antidote to insomnia.
Coffea – is a homeopathic medication and targets sleeplessness due to an over-active mind. If you’re physically restless or agitated, Coffea can help.
Herbal remedies for insomnia are safe, non addictive and can have an almost immediate effect when blended together in their recommended amounts.
However remember herbs are potent substances so either seek the advice of a professional herbalist or naturopath, or obtain your herbs already blended from a reliable source.
Wendy Owen
http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/why-youll-never-hear-about-herbal-remedies-for-insomnia-from-your-doctor-735386.html
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