OHbaby! Forums : Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:36:33 +0000 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:13:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39779 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I have had insomnia for many weeks,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=5913882&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#5913882 Author: Jones267670
Subject: 39779
Posted: 15 June 2021 at 5:13am

I have had insomnia for many weeks, my work and spirit have been extremely affected. I have tried many different ways to get to sleep. Luckily my friend suggested listening to a relaxing playlist. I fell asleep after listening to that playlist. Thanks to Richard for helping me improve my sleep. The playlists that I've been playing recently are: https://bit.ly/3iBscJp]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:13:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=5913882&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#5913882 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : When you start having trouble...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=5908821&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#5908821 Author: RobertGray251613
Subject: 39779
Posted: 04 March 2020 at 5:19am

When you start having trouble sleeping, try your very best to get into a bedtime routine in order to settle down for the night. Have a soothing bubble bath with a few drops of essential oils recommended as safe to use by an aromatherapist, and drink a cup of hot milk with honey or a cup of calming chamomile tea. Read a few chapters of a good book or watch your favourite television programme for a bit of escapism and to put your mind off pregnancy related worries, or practice the breathing and relaxation techniques you have learnt during your prenatal classes. Whatever works best for you, make sure you remember to do it every night!]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:19:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=5908821&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#5908821 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I&#039;ve had it a bit too- I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357677&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357677 Author: KC82
Subject: 39779
Posted: 04 July 2011 at 8:24pm

I've had it a bit too- I think it was mostly stress,as I'd wake up thinking:

"oh god, am I still pregnant?", go for a pee, and then lie there for ages just thinking.]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:24:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357677&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357677 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : So glad this thread started! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357625&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357625 Author: kiwiking
Subject: 39779
Posted: 04 July 2011 at 7:02pm

So glad this thread started! I get to sleep fine but wake up about 3am for a pee then can't get back to sleep and it feels like I'm awake the rest of the night. Will try to read and get the rescue remedy stuff.

I thought it was our cat keeping me awake but we've just had two nights away in a quiet Auckland hotel and it happened there too.]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:02:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357625&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357625 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I got sleeping pills prescribed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357484&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357484 Author: LG
Subject: 39779
Posted: 04 July 2011 at 3:08pm

I got sleeping pills prescribed as well (the same one mentioned above that starts with Z)I could still get up to DD1 and to the loo during the night and wasnt dopey the next day.
I tried rescue remedy sleep and some naturopathic drops i got as well.
Good luck, hope you get some rest soon]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:08:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357484&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357484 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I had this bad with DS. I used...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357474&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357474 Author: Rovic
Subject: 39779
Posted: 04 July 2011 at 2:58pm

I had this bad with DS. I used to read for a while and if that didn't work, I'd concentrate on my breathing. I'd make sure I was breathing deeply and from my belly. That always relaxed me and made me stop thinking of other stuff and worked most times.

]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:58:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357474&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357474 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I always find DTD relaxes me enough...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357283&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357283 Author: Cinderella
Subject: 39779
Posted: 04 July 2011 at 8:36am

I always find DTD relaxes me enough I fall back asleep lol. ]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:36:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357283&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357283 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I like reading because I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357247&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357247 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 11:05pm

I like reading because I don't have to get out of bed(unless I need to pee of course), I just grab it off the bedside table and have the lamp on the lowest light, it usually only takes 10-20mins of reading and I tend to fall asleep holding the book lol]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:05:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357247&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357247 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I&#039;ve tried a couple of homeopathic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357159&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357159 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 7:28pm

I've tried a couple of homeopathic sleep thingamies with no luck - and as far as I know, the only thing I worry about when I'm awake is that it's going to make me tired

But I'll try reading next. Might have to make a trip to the library.

On the plus side, on the many nights like last night, when I was up from 2.30 with a sick toddler at least I don't feel too bad today cos I'd have been awake anyway.

Sorry so many of you are suffering with it too. I never had anything like this in my first pregnancy.]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:28:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357159&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357159 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I use rescue remedy sleep as well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357145&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357145 Author: Mum_mum
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 6:45pm

I use rescue remedy sleep as well and find it really good but my SIL tryed it during her pregnancy and found it didn't help at all! So seems to work for some and not others. ]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:45:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357145&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357145 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I have the same problem. I am...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357062&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357062 Author: Cinderella
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 1:19pm

I have the same problem. I am falling asleep all day but making sure I stay awake. In bed about 10pm cause if I go to bed too soon I will wake too early. Sleep really well for a few hours then wake up about 2am. Not because I need to get up I am just wide awake. If I do get back to sleep it is hours later and I am only dozing so in the morning I feel like crap again.
I did try a cup of camonmile tea and I thought it helped so gonna try it again tonight.]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:19:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357062&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357062 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I might talk to my Dr about the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357033&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357033 Author: jano1
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 11:57am

I might talk to my Dr about the Zopiclone- my poor toddler has to bear the brunt of my sleep deprived state- not nice.]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:57:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357033&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357033 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : Its gone for now but I had it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357025&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357025 Author: millemama
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 11:33am

Its gone for now but I had it earlier on in the PG, and it would start after I got up to go to the loo, then couldn't get back, would thrash around for an hour planning stuff out in my head then turn the light on to read, much to DH's disgust. I read for an hour then would usually fall back to sleep. But knackered in the morning, so it's better if you read straight away.

The other thing I learnt from my Mum who used this on me when I was young and couldn't sleep. Concentrate on your feet 1st and work your way up relaxing each part of your body one at a time.

The other thing is if you are worried about something, maybe not consciously, write a list down when you wake up of what is on your mind, keep pad by bed, it may help ]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:33:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357025&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357025 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : Oh, I sympathise - I&#039;m so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357003&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357003 Author: Hopes
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 10:41am

Oh, I sympathise - I'm so tired that in the day I can't sit down or I fall asleep... and then I wake up at night and can't sleep Weird, weird, weird. So I'm reading the suggestions with interest to.

Also, anyone found any way to sleep deeper? I find I spend the whole night in a dozy state dreaming crazy dreams, I'd give a lot for a good deep sleep for once!]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:41:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1357003&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1357003 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I got some homeopathic insomnia...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356986&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356986 Author: BeLoved
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 10:02am

I got some homeopathic insomnia relief and my ob prescribed me Zopiclone (sp) which is a mild and safe sleeping tablet. I am using the insomnia relief in conjunction with the rescue remedy sleep and it really does seem to be helping and if I have a week of no sleep I take a Zopiclone to give ma full nights rest as I find the more tired I am the less likely I am to sleep.]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:02:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356986&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356986 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : A really boring book - something...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356965&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356965 Author: Plushie
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 8:32am

A really boring book - something with big words and dreary sentences. A book on correct use of semi-colon was mine! I could never read more then a page before i was nodding off. Though i'd sometimes get up and make a cup of tea as well.]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:32:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356965&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356965 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : Suffering majorly here too- I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356961&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356961 Author: jano1
Subject: 39779
Posted: 03 July 2011 at 8:21am

Suffering majorly here too- I'm 30 weeks with numb er 2. I didn't get it with DD at all.

I used rescue remedy sleep too but don't find it the cure all. I have had trouble falling asleep before midnight and then wake up between 5.15 and 6am.

Exercise seems to be helping, I'm trying to get out for a 30min walk every afternoon and thats about it. I'm hoping for some decent sleeps in the next 10 weeks but am not holding my breath. I've spoken to lots of ladies who suffered insomnia during their second pregnancies, not sure why?]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:21:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356961&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356961 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I read a bit if I cant get back...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356939&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356939 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 39779
Posted: 02 July 2011 at 10:13pm

I read a bit if I cant get back to sleep, as Im often up to my DD and to pee or I might be uncomfy etc, reading seems to make me tired and I can go off to sleep better.]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:13:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356939&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356939 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : Ive put up with this all pregnancy....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356926&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356926 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 39779
Posted: 02 July 2011 at 9:51pm

Ive put up with this all pregnancy. It has gotten worse throughout. Finally got some rescue remedy sleep. And its awesome!!!!!

I still get up heaps to DD or to go toilet but im going straight back to sleep & i actually feel like ive slept too. ]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:51:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356926&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356926 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I had it with DD, i used to actually...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356904&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356904 Author: pudgy
Subject: 39779
Posted: 02 July 2011 at 9:01pm

I had it with DD, i used to actually get up for half an hour or so then try to go back to bed. I would quite often eat something as well. Have you tried rescue remedy ? ]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:01:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356904&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356904 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : I get up and have a cup of tea,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356903&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356903 Author: peachy
Subject: 39779
Posted: 02 July 2011 at 9:00pm

I get up and have a cup of tea, watch a bit of tv and then go back to bed an hour later. If I don't get up, I just toss and turn so its best to get out of bed for a wee bit for me.]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:00:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356903&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356903 <![CDATA[Pregnancy insomnia - what helps? : This is driving me insane atm!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356893&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356893 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 39779
Posted: 02 July 2011 at 8:33pm

This is driving me insane atm! What can I do to help get a decent sleep?

I go to sleep fine in the evenings, but then either DD wakes me around midnight or I might get to 2am before I need to pee, and from then on I'm struggling to get back to sleep. Usually I've just nodded off when DD wakes up for the day at 5-5.30 am. So I'm way short of sleep and would dearly love to get more before #2 arrives. This has been going on for a couple of months now and it's extra sleep deprivation I can't really afford.

For those who've suffered this before, what worked to get you back to sleep?]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:33:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39779&PID=1356893&title=pregnancy-insomnia-what-helps#1356893