Why are pregnant women sleepy?

Sleep plays a very important role for pregnant women and fetal development. However, during pregnancy, many pregnant women are sleepy and sleep more than usual. The cause of this condition is that the body of a pregnant woman will automatically secrete the hormone progesterone to help the body be regulated when there is a big change. In addition, during pregnancy, pregnant women are under a lot of pressure, especially organs such as the heart, kidneys or metabolic activities in the body are also active. Therefore, pregnant women are easily sleepy and tired.
Usually pregnant women sleep a lot in the first 3 months, also known as morning sickness, but the severity and duration of morning sickness will vary from person to person. This is the period when hormones and hormones in the body of a pregnant woman change rapidly. Pregnant women sleep in the second trimester and pregnant women in the last three months are less sleepy than in the first three months. The obvious symptom is that the mother sleeps more, yawns a lot and is often in a lethargic state. Sleep per day can last from 10-12 hours per day. According to a study, pregnant women who sleep less than 6 hours a day are 4.5 times more likely to have a caesarean section than pregnant women who sleep for 7 hours. In addition, the labor of pregnant women without sleep will take longer and more difficult. Therefore, it is completely normal for pregnant women to be sleepy and getting enough sleep is extremely important for a healthy pregnancy.

Quality sleep is extremely important for pregnant women. Because during pregnancy, the pregnant woman's body is under a lot of pressure on the heart organs, the kidneys will have to work more than usual to provide the necessary blood volume. Therefore, during pregnancy, in addition to nutrition and exercise, the quality of sleep is also very important. If pregnant women sleep too much, it can cause a number of conditions such as:
Increases the risk of pulmonary embolism because lying down for a long time will facilitate blood clots in the veins in the legs to move up to the pulmonary veins and have may cause blockage. Often, stiffness in joints and muscles is caused by sleeping a lot and having little time to exercise and exercise. In addition, pregnant women sleep a lot, causing blood sugar levels to rise, which can easily lead to gestational diabetes.

To ensure the health of both mother and baby, pregnant women should spend 7-9 hours of sleep at night. In addition, pregnant women also need to take a short nap in the afternoon. Especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, you need to pay attention to issues such as:
Create a habit of getting enough sleep and correct hour. Always keep a comfortable mood and limit heavy work. Limit drinking water before going to bed to avoid nocturia. Have a reasonable diet, increase green vegetables and foods rich in vitamins and minerals. Movement and gentle exercise will help pregnant women feel better, bones and joints supple. Appropriate sleeping position, in the last months of pregnancy when the fetus is large, pregnant women can lie on their sides, but it is best for pregnant women to lie on their left side. In short, the fact that pregnant women are often sleepy is due to hormonal changes, especially progesterone. However, if pregnant women sleep too much, it can lead to a number of health problems such as increased risk of pulmonary embolism, stiffness,... Therefore, during pregnancy, pregnant women need to have a reasonable living regimen. Manage and get enough sleep for healthy fetal development.
The period of October 9 of pregnancy brings both difficulties and happiness to the mother. Therefore, mothers need to be taken care of both physically and mentally. Currently, at the International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service, when choosing a package maternity service, pregnant women will be monitored and examined periodically with leading specialists. Doctors will monitor and detect fetal abnormalities early, this is the great strength of Vinmec, which has carried out screening to detect fetal malformations very early and performed cytology intervention. Pregnancy offers many couples the opportunity to have a healthy baby. In addition, doctors will also examine and advise on the prevention and treatment of some common diseases during pregnancy that affect the mother's health before and after birth.