Common Mistakes To Avoid During Pregnancy

Not Getting Enough Sleep

When pregnant, it’s important for women to get as much rest as they need. It typically does not matter what their workload was before they got pregnant, as they will still need to slow down to a certain extent. There are hormonal and physical changes that occur when a woman is pregnant and their body will be using more energy to handle everything, which means it requires rest.

Even if six or seven hours a night was sufficient before, a pregnant woman will need more than this. She'll need to be fit to go through labor and delivery. Women should start by trying to get to bed earlier and wake up later. Naps are also helpful to get a little bit more sleep during the day to maintain sufficient energy. Power naps, including ones during a lunch break, are especially effective. With all of this said, women should make sure not to oversleep, as oversleeping can become a problem after the delivery if the baby has an erratic sleep schedule.

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