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Ninth month of pregnancy: preparation for childbirth and delayed pregnancy. How to sleep pregnant in the early and late stages? The Best and Worst Sleep Positions

Any person needs a full-fledged rest every day, because it is at night that the body restores the resources spent during the day. Chronic lack of sleep alone can lead to the development of a variety of diseases. Therefore, the need for healthy sleep is vital.

During pregnancy, this issue becomes even more greater value: load on female body during this period, there are simply huge ones, it works in an enhanced mode, and already from the first weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother feels all these changes with increased fatigue and an irresistible desire to take a nap.

It is not unfortunate, but it is during pregnancy, when full-fledged healthy sleep is so important for a woman and her unborn baby, that there are 1001 reasons why a mother cannot fall asleep. The heartbeat becomes more frequent, the number of urges to urinate increases, nervousness and anxiety increase, digestion is disturbed, in the end, it begins to cause obvious discomfort and makes it difficult to choose a comfortable position for sleeping.

Helper pillow

But if you are not used to sleeping on your left side, then it will not be easy to accustom yourself. Moreover, even a woman accustomed to such a position may experience tangible discomfort during sleep due to a growing tummy. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will be able to do without additional pillows.

Always keep several soft pillows of different sizes near you. With their help, you can choose the most comfortable position for yourself. You may have to spend more than one night searching for one, but it's worth it.

Try putting one pillow under your belly and another between your knees. In this case, it is recommended to stretch the left leg (if you are lying on your left side), and bend the right leg. Significantly facilitates the position and well-being of the roller under the lower back.

In general, you can put pillows wherever you see fit - as long as it is comfortable. If funds allow, by all means buy yourself special pillows for pregnant women: they are designed taking into account your “pregnant” physiological needs and are very comfortable. A horseshoe-shaped maternity pillow allows you to take literally any position and simply save you from insomnia.

In extreme cases, if it’s impossible to fit comfortably, use the same pillows to try to settle down half-sitting and take a little nap. But don't stop looking for a comfortable position. You need to gain strength: ahead of childbirth, providing for large energy costs and then baby care, including sleepless nights. So get some sleep now.

Comfortable and healthy sleep!

Specially for- Elena Kichak

The ninth month of pregnancy is the finish line of such a long race. Future mothers are significantly tired, but an early meeting with the baby compensates for any fatigue.

9 months is how many weeks pregnant

The gestational age is always calculated in weeks. It is customary to conduct calculations for obstetric weeks and months, starting from the original day of the last menstruation. There are only 4 weeks (28 days) in the obstetric month. In this it differs from the usual, calendar. Accordingly, 9 months of pregnancy is:
  • for obstetric months - 36 weeks;
  • calendar months - 39-40 weeks.
For most women in position, the last month of pregnancy is a period of “suitcase mood” and a long-awaited expectation of meeting a “bubbler”.

Is it possible to have sex at 9 months pregnant

In the absence of any pathologies, sex in the ninth month of pregnancy, according to experts, is allowed. Of course, sharp and vigorous movements should be refrained from, but gentle and smooth sexual intercourse is only welcome.

Some girls are afraid that an orgasm at 9 months will activate labor activity, and childbirth will begin ahead of schedule. There is a grain of truth in this. In the final weeks of pregnancy, contraction of the uterine wall during orgasm can promote labor. Therefore, for girls who have passed the appointed term of childbirth (41-42 weeks), doctors recommend “close communication” with their spouse.

It should be noted that having sex and achieving the final result in it, great train the muscles of the uterus and prepare them for a full-fledged labor activity. Therefore, if there are no pathologies and contraindications from the gynecologist, start the “love workout” from the second trimeter.

During sex at the 9th month of pregnancy, the positions familiar to you are not always safe for the baby. It is strictly forbidden to put any pressure on the abdomen and deep penetration into a woman. In this period, the optimal poses can be "Picnic" (a man from behind on his side) or "Rider" (a woman on top), where the girl independently feels and controls the depth of penetration of the man.

During orgasm, the blood flow in the woman's body and the blood circulation in the placenta are accelerated, which contributes to the supply of oxygen in more quantities. And this is very favorable for the well-being of the child.

Feelings at 9 months pregnant

The 9th month of pregnancy for most women seems painfully long and especially difficult. Moms both physically and emotionally tired, hoping to get through this period faster.

The baby in the tummy is rapidly gaining weight, overgrown with subcutaneous fat, so the tummy seems unbearable and immense. Due to the fact that the fetus is gradually heading “to the exit”, falling lower, it becomes easier to breathe. The breath has passed. But instead of it, the pressure on the lower abdomen increased, and spasmodic sensations appeared in the pubis, inner thighs, and sometimes the coccyx.

The problem with insomnia in the ninth month of pregnancy continues for many women. And no matter how many future mothers count sheep, thoughts about the upcoming birth still take up. Nervousness is connected to insomnia, in some girls hysteria, tearfulness - as they say, "hormones have cleared up."

Some doctors advise during this period to drink sedative sedatives (valerian preparations) or treat yourself to tea with mint, lemon balm. Perfectly calm the nerves, and set in a positive way meditation, breathing exercises.

Due to the increase in the amount of the hormone progesterone, which causes the uterus to contract, swelling in the last month of pregnancy only intensifies. This hormone retains fluid in the body, so at 9 months the face, arms, legs, fingers become somewhat puffy.

You can remove swelling in the last month by excluding salty, smoked, fried foods, active physical activity from the diet, minimizing walks on a hot day. Should be worn comfortable clothes, shoes, apply special medicinal ointments. Cool baths are recommended.

You can prevent the appearance of edema by eating foods such as dried apricots, milk (preferably warm), tea with lemon without sugar. If severe swelling is accompanied by pain in the kidney area, diarrhea, fever, you should immediately seek advice from a gynecologist. After the baby is born, the swelling goes away.

Belly in the ninth month of pregnancy

In the ninth month of pregnancy, the tummy does not grow so rapidly. And although the weight of the child increases, the volume of the belly remains the same. It often happens that in the last month of pregnancy, the lower abdomen hurts. This is due to the advancement of the fetus in the pelvic area. The mass of the child presses on the pelvic, pubic bones, pressing down on the nerve endings, which explains the pulling pains at the bottom of the belly and spasms in the pubic area.

Even visually, you can see that the tummy, which was recently rounded up, has acquired a pear-shaped shape and sank a little. As a rule, in primiparas, abdominal prolapse is observed two or more weeks before the birth of a child, with repeated births - directly in the birth process itself.

What else can signal problems with a "pregnant" tummy:

  1. the stomach stiffens at 9 months or hardens - this indicates that the uterus is in good shape at this time, that is, it is ready to “push the baby out”. Any moment can start generic activity;
  2. the stomach itches terribly: in the people speaking - it means you will give birth soon. And it is true. In the third trimester, the volume of the belly increases rapidly, and the skin becomes taut, like a bowstring. Therefore, it itches and even peels off. It is recommended to use creams or natural moisturizers to moisturize the skin. vegetable oils;
  3. if the stomach twists, bloating appears, accompanied by heartburn, it is strongly recommended to adjust the diet: give up carbonated water, foods with high acidity, eat often and in small portions;
  4. pulling pains in the lower abdomen, accompanied by contractions at a certain interval (about 10-15 minutes) indicate the onset of labor. It is necessary to call an ambulance or go to the hospital on your own.
If any pain in the abdomen bothers you and alarms you, do not hesitate to consult a doctor. The life and health of the child, first of all, will overestimate from you, mommy.

Miscarriage in the ninth month of pregnancy

Fading of the fetus in the last trimeter happens infrequently. Often, a miscarriage at 9 months of pregnancy occurs due to the presence of a blood clot in the umbilical cord, formed due to thick blood, and its poor folding. The child dies due to lack of oxygen. Because of this, in the eighth to ninth months of pregnancy, it is necessary to listen especially sensitively to the movements of the crumbs. If they are infrequent or, conversely, too active, this indicates a lack of oxygen. You should immediately report your suspicions to the doctor.

Various inflammatory processes or an infection not detected in time can lead to the death of the baby. The cause of miscarriage in the ninth month of pregnancy are various genetic diseases. Therefore, at the stage of gestation, pregnant women so often take all kinds of tests.

The main factors causing the threat of miscarriage:

  1. Smoking, uncontrolled drinking, immoral lifestyle;
  2. Infectious diseases;
  3. Depression, stress;
  4. Injuries, falls, excessive physical activity;
  5. Rhesus conflict in spouses (a woman has a negative Rh, a man has a positive one).
Severe abdominal pain accompanied by blood secretions announce a serious problem. You must immediately seek help from doctors.

Nutrition at 9 months of pregnancy: we follow the figure

Nutrition in the ninth month of pregnancy must be healthy and balanced. The menu is well-chosen and scheduled by the hour.

During the pregnancy period, many girls indulged themselves with fresh buns, grandmother's delicious pies, could not refuse the "last" chocolate bar. As a result, the extra grams and the disapproving look of the gynecologist.

In order for the nutrition in the last month of pregnancy to be correct, you should include the following dishes and foods in your diet:

  • dairy products (kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese);
  • lean meat (beef, turkey meat, rabbit), steamed or baked in the oven;
  • vegetables and fruits rich in fiber (it is advisable to eat fruits in the morning);
  • all kinds of cereals;
  • avoid soda, drink fresh compotes from dried fruits.
Doctors recommend organizing a fasting day once a week: eat apples or drink kefir.

Do I need multivitamins in the last months of pregnancy

A very frequently asked question on the forums of expectant mothers: are multivitamins needed in the last months of pregnancy, and which vitamins are preferable to take?

Multivitamins are preparations containing several vitamins and minerals in one dose (tablet). It is advisable to take such a "complex vitamin" at an early stage of pregnancy, where there is a shortage folic acid, vitamin E, calcium is especially noticeable and required for the full formation and development of the fetus.
The appointment of a vitamin-mineral course at the 9th month of pregnancy is primarily due to:

  • the health of the woman in labor (weakened body, colds);
  • with pathologies in the development of the fetus;
  • woman's unbalanced diet.
Some women refuse to take multivitamins in the last trimester, motivating their decision by their reluctance to "clog" the body with chemicals and fear of the formation of a large fetus. The best multivitamin, according to pregnant women, is a balanced diet.

If the brain has forgotten about taking the vitamin, and the hand, out of habit, does not reach for the jar, then the body itself speaks of an oversaturation of “usefulness” and the need to pause.

Nausea at 9 months pregnant

Nausea, malaise, vomiting in the last month of pregnancy are harbingers of late toxicosis, preeclampsia. Often, toxicosis at the 9th month of pregnancy occurs in women over 35 years old or in very young mothers.

Nausea in the last month of gestation can simply be due to banal overeating. An enlarged uterus leaves little room for the stomach to “feast”, so a huge amount of food simply does not fit.

Some women immediately before the birth process itself have problems with the intestinal tract and stomach: vomiting begins. This suggests that the body, as it were, gets rid of excess load, is cleansed so that the birth process takes place lightly.

Allocations at 9 months

Women's discharge is a common natural phenomenon. Through secretions, the body cleanses and moisturizes the vagina. Discharge in the last month of pregnancy is considered normal if they are not abundant, transparent and without a sour smell. Gray, cloudy leucorrhoea signals vaginal infections.

Curdled white discharge at the 9th month of pregnancy is an indicator of the occurrence of thrush, which you must definitely get rid of.
If there is a discharge with a small amount of mucus and an admixture of blood, this is a signal of the release of the mucous plug that protects the fruit membranes. So, soon you will become a mother
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bad sign are bloody discharge or the occurrence of bleeding in the last month. You should immediately seek medical help, because there is a risk of premature birth or miscarriage.

Child development at 9 months of pregnancy

At the ninth month of pregnancy, the child took a comfortable position for himself. As a rule, head down (head presentation). If the baby is sitting on the bottom (breech presentation) or has taken a longitudinal / oblique position, the obstetrician recommends a caesarean section.

The child is already quite small in size, he is strong and strong. Weight gain in the last month of pregnancy from one to two kilograms. So, if at 8 months the weight of the fetus was 2-3 kg, then at 9 months - 3-4 kg. The length varies from 45 to 53 cm.

All vital organs and systems of the baby have been formed and are functioning, therefore, in case of premature birth, the child has every chance for a full-fledged life activity.

The energy of the crumbs has decreased somewhat. The small size of the uterus does not make it possible to fully roam. But if at the 9th month of pregnancy the child is very active, you should inform the doctor. Such dynamics is characteristic of oxygen starvation.

In the last month of pregnancy, it is common for a child to:

  1. The skin of the child acquires a pink hue, and folds form due to subcutaneous fat;
  2. Thanks to the formation immune system, baby can resist various viruses;
  3. The baby reacts to the mother's voice and touch, and may respond with a "butt". More often, of course, the baby sleeps, but you can feel 10 shocks in 12 hours.
Like mom, the baby is looking forward to meeting and getting to know the world, so at the beginning of the 9th month it is gradually moving towards the “exit”.

Do's and Don'ts in the Ninth Month of Pregnancy

The last month of pregnancy is a time of internal conflict of mind and heart. The long-awaited birth of a baby is “already on the nose”, and many culinary passions will have to be abandoned for a while. But in the last month of pregnancy, it is even useful to treat yourself to sweets. Therefore, if you want a little wine or herring, ignore the mind, and listen to the heart, provided that everything is in moderation.

The use of alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks is strictly prohibited. Cigarettes are out of the question. If you still smoke, think about what kind of milk your baby will drink?

Visit a dentist if possible. Dental treatment at 9 months is not contraindicated. A beautiful mother is a happy mother, so go to a beauty salon, get your hair done, manicure, pedicure.

Feeling and pain in the last month of pregnancy

The last month of pregnancy is the most difficult for most women. The stomach sank, breathing became easier, but the feeling of heaviness and pressure on the pubic bone intensified.

For women, the issue of heartburn at the ninth month has not changed. The grown fetus continues to put pressure on the abdominal region, due to which the burning sensation and unpleasant bitterness in the mouth intensify. You can alleviate the condition through proper nutrition:

  • exclude fatty, smoked foods from the diet;
  • do not overeat flour products;
  • observe a diet: eat little, but often.
Burning sensation removed pharmaceutical preparations, for example, "Renny", "Mezim". You can also try folk remedies: pumpkin, sunflower seeds, decoctions of mint or lemon balm.

Under the weight of the fetus, the fifth point of our body also suffers. Hemorrhoids in the last month of pregnancy are a frequent and, unfortunately, painful phenomenon. During the process of childbirth, hemorrhoids can become more aggravated and disturb for a long time. Treat and prevent occurrence inflammatory process rectum is necessary as follows:

  1. organize healthy eating(get rid of constipation, diarrhea and improve the proper functioning of the intestines);
  2. systematically engage in physical therapy;
  3. avoid hypothermia, especially the fifth point, minimize walking (no more than 1 hour);
  4. carry out hygiene procedures after each emptying;
  5. sea ​​buckthorn suppositories, various ointments, for example, Relief, help well from pharmaceutical products.
The last month of pregnancy is very often accompanied by headaches and general malaise. Weakness at the 9th and ninth month of pregnancy is quite understandable: the girl in the position was physically and morally exhausted, “burned out”. Anxiety about future childbirth provokes nervousness, tearfulness, leads to insomnia and general weakness. common cause headaches is depression and stressful situations. So mothers, take care of yourself and your baby!

The volume and size of the breast by the 9th month increased significantly. The chest fills with colostrum, so during this period it is especially sensitive and painful when touched. Doctors recommend using a special non-compressing breast bra for nursing mothers made from natural fabrics. If necessary, do a gentle breast massage.

In the last month of pregnancy, cramping symptoms are especially clearly felt. Experts explain that before childbirth, the uterus conducts training and with such symptoms, it is necessary to lie on the left side, holding a pillow between the legs. If the contractions become more frequent (every 10-15 minutes), become more painful, you should call an ambulance or go to the hospital on your own. Perhaps the birth process has begun.

Colds in the ninth month of pregnancy: how to treat

How to avoid a cold at 9 months and how to treat it if you still get sick? To catch a cold or “catch” a virus in the last stage of pregnancy is actually a dangerous phenomenon. By the ninth month, the placenta has worn out, and therefore cannot fully protect the child from viruses and toxins that enter the amniotic fluid.

In case of a cold, elevated body temperature, do not immediately grab antipyretics, try to overcome the disease with folk remedies:

  • warm drink of milk, sea buckthorn, raspberry tea;
  • with a runny nose, use saline solution (for 1 tbsp. warm water 1 tsp sea ​​salt);
  • if a cough occurs, use a nebulizer using a solution of soda or Borjomi;
  • from drugs to give preference to homeopathic remedies;
  • it is very important not to take hot baths and not to steam your feet. Such manipulations can cause labor.
Mom needs to be extremely careful, and minimize trips to public places before the finish line.

How to survive the last month of pregnancy

The 9th month of pregnancy is a period of contrast: at night, expectant mothers suffer from insomnia, while during the day you constantly want to sleep. Doctors and experienced mothers advise getting enough sleep, always being in a positive mood and programming yourself for a successful birth outcome. Read more books, different fairy tales, funny children's stories, listen to music, you can even dance carefully, visit the pool, take courses for future parents.

The ninth month is fleeting: before you have time to look back, you will already be holding the baby in your arms. After a while, you will want to return to this period, feel a kick under the ribs. Therefore, enjoy this time.

The well-being of the expectant mother is the key to the healthy development of the crumbs in her womb. The first largely depends on how the mother gets enough sleep, how comfortable she is to rest. Considering that a pregnant woman’s night sleep should last at least 7-8 hours, and sometimes she still needs to take a nap during the day, it’s worth knowing what sleeping positions to choose in different periods gestation.

How to sleep in early and late pregnancy so as not to harm the baby

So, having learned about her new incarnation, a woman should not drastically change her usual sleeping position. After all, on early dates the fetus is tiny, the mother can still sleep on her stomach, if she is so used to it. The main thing is to get enough sleep and create comfortable conditions for sleep: ventilate the room, take care of the rigidity of the bed, the naturalness of bed and underwear.

1 trimester

Maybe it's time to buy orthopedic mattress if before the onset of an interesting situation you put off such a purchase?

From the second half of the first trimester, it is already necessary to gradually wean yourself from sleeping on your stomach, if earlier this position was the most comfortable for you. Yes, and on the back will soon be no longer possible to rest. Both positions are unsafe for both the unborn child and the pregnant woman herself.

2 trimester

Sleeping on your stomach from 12 weeks should be forgotten. After all, the fetus begins to grow actively, its weight increases, the mother's tummy becomes more voluminous. Together with the future baby, the uterus also grows. And although the baby in the womb is protected by amniotic fluid, the mother's body weight is large, which means that the risk of injury increases if you sleep on your stomach. In addition, with sound sleep, many women do not control their movements. The side position is considered the most optimal in the second trimester.

3rd trimester

From the 28th week, if before that the expectant mother was still resting on her back, this can no longer be done. And it is better to change such a habit even earlier.

In the third trimester, the stomach, or rather the growing uterus and the growing fetus, is already pressing on everything. internal organs. The load in the pose on the back is felt by the intestines and lower back. If your back hurts in the morning, then for sure at night the woman slept for a long time on her back, and her musculoskeletal system felt pressure. And this position of the body in a dream puts pressure on the vena cava, creating an obstacle to the flow of oxygen to cells and tissues. This is the reason for the dizziness of pregnant women, breathing difficulties, lowering blood pressure and increased heart rate. It is also possible exacerbation of hemorrhoids and impaired blood flow in the placenta, kidneys. The future baby will "protest", moving more actively and more often.

How to sleep in the heat during pregnancy? Linen for sleep should be only natural, before going to bed you can turn on the fan for 20 minutes, keep the window open at night. In extreme heat, you can also rest on the floor at night.

How to sleep best at 9 months pregnant

The most optimal position in the third trimester and in the last weeks is the position on the left side. At the same time, blood circulation is not disturbed, the fetus and mother do not suffer. Pressure on the liver is not created, and the back will not hurt in the morning. Naturally, you can’t sleep on one side all night, because it will swell left-hand side. It is necessary to change the position of the body, roll over to a short time and on the right side.

If at 9 months a woman is diagnosed with a transverse presentation, then she needs to rest on the side where the baby's head is located. When a pregnant woman has never slept on the left side of her body, it will be difficult for her to relearn.

How to sleep when pregnant with twins

Multiple pregnancy is a double load on the spine with a growing belly. Therefore, it is important already in the early stages to unlearn to rest at night on your back. The expectant mother of two babies simply cannot do without extra pillows. Let them be several, different in size, soft. With them, you can choose the optimal, comfortable position of the body for sleeping.

You can try to put one pillow under the stomach, the second between bent knees, or stretch one leg and press the other. With multiple pregnancy later dates a cushion under the lower back will help improve rest. If you can’t fall asleep in any way, then you can try to take a reclining position by placing a few pillows under your back.

Buy a medium firm mattress. It should follow the contours of the body. The best way- orthopedic.

It is recommended to experiment with pillows, change the bed, or try sleeping on a firmer mattress. An excellent option for relaxing with a constantly disturbing back is special pillows for pregnant women. They have the shape of a horseshoe, allow you to take any position and, judging by the reviews of former pregnant women, they simply save you from insomnia.

Finding a comfortable posture for night and daytime rest is not an easy, individual task. It is possible that the position on the left side recommended by doctors will create inconvenience for the spine. Then it is necessary to find your comfortable position by trial method or frequent, but unsharp changes in body position.

Specially for -Diana Rudenko

It's no secret that with the onset of pregnancy, a lot in a woman's life changes, this also applies to such a natural physiological process as sleep. Sleep during pregnancy is an important part normal functioning organism. Often, expectant mothers have an increased need for sleep, and often they sleep 10 hours a day or more. This shows the body's natural defenses. With a greater load, more hours of rest are required. And during pregnancy, the load is increased and energy is spent not only on ordinary daily activities, but also on carrying a baby. At the same time, fatigue develops faster, there is a need for longer sleep, which is useful for mother and fetus. If a woman overcomes drowsiness and does not allow herself to sleep as much as she wants, then signs of disorder often appear. nervous system, mental and physical performance decreases, body adaptation, immunity, coordination of movements are disturbed, emotional status suffers. A pregnant woman must be protected from night work, but future mothers themselves are sometimes inattentive to their health and violate the daily routine, for example, preparing for exams at night or doing overtime work.

It is important to understand that lack of sleep during pregnancy affects not only the health and well-being of a pregnant woman, but also the growing body of the fetus. So, for example, even ordinary daytime fatigue is enough to cause an increase in fetal movements and a change in the frequency of its heartbeat. This means that the conditions of breathing and nutrition of the baby are deteriorating. Therefore, when the expectant mother is overtired, conditions can be created that disrupt the vital activity of the fetus, and if they are often repeated, they can harm its development.

For a pregnant woman, the fact that during sleep increases the secretion of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates lactation, also matters. This is an important process, since by the end of pregnancy, the formation of colostrum - primary milk - begins.

What prevents a pregnant woman from sleeping?

Sleep is a complex neurochemical process that is influenced by many factors, both internal and external. The change in sleep while waiting for the baby is affected by the restructuring of the hormonal status of the woman's body. So, progesterone, the level of which increases during pregnancy, significantly increases lung ventilation, which speeds up breathing and prevents the development of hypoxia (oxygen starvation) in the unborn baby. However, this can disturb the mother-to-be's nighttime sleep, causing a feeling of lack of air and a desire to take a deep breath. It also causes drowsiness and a constant feeling of tiredness during the day. More often this condition occurs in the first half of pregnancy, when the action of this hormone predominates.

In the second half of pregnancy, the level of estrogen gradually increases and their ratio with progesterone levels off, so sleep becomes somewhat calmer. There is no longer such constant drowsiness, but a new hindrance appears: a growing belly can cause discomfort, and if a woman, for example, used to prefer sleeping on her stomach, then she will have to look for new positions for rest. Nasal congestion and runny nose, which are often observed during this period, can interfere with normal sleep during pregnancy, since an increasing amount of estrogen causes swelling of the respiratory mucosa and increases mucus secretion.

In the third trimester, it is most difficult for the expectant mother to find a comfortable position due to the significantly enlarged belly. In addition, the uterus props up the diaphragm, which often makes it difficult to breathe, there is a feeling of lack of air or incomplete inspiration. This problem is especially exacerbated in summer period when the weather is hot and sometimes even the night does not bring relief. The uterus also presses on bladder and stomach, causing frequent urge to urinate and heartburn. Cramps in the calf muscles, back pain, itching in the abdomen due to stretching of the skin may also disturb. Yes, and the movements of the baby become more active and tangible and often cause significant discomfort, disturbing sleep. And in the summer, in addition to the heat, the expectant mother can be disturbed by annoying insects - mosquitoes, midges and flies.

Tips for good sleep during pregnancy

Daily regime

The duration and quality of a pregnant woman's sleep is largely determined by the correct regimen and behavior during the day. Therefore, it is necessary to start the struggle for a good night's rest in the morning. If the expectant mother is used to sleeping for some time during the day, you can try to refuse daytime sleep for several days or at least reduce its time - perhaps this measure will be enough and night sleep will be restored.

How to cope with insomnia during pregnancy: eliminate stress and overwork

The next point: you need to try to avoid overvoltage. The fatigue accumulated during the day does not always lead to sound sleep, often after a hard day a woman simply cannot relax. You should not think in advance about insomnia during pregnancy as an inevitable condition, the fear of nighttime torment can aggravate the situation and prevent falling asleep. It is not recommended to do things in the evening that require physical and intellectual effort. And, of course, you should not watch action movies, horror films, thrillers or negative TV shows at night.

Physical activity for the normalization of sleep during pregnancy

During the day, it is desirable that the expectant mother perform a set of simple physical exercises that your obstetrician-gynecologist can recommend. Hiking, especially before going to bed, and swimming in the pool are very useful, if there are no contraindications from the side of health.

Relaxation

For a better night's sleep for a pregnant woman and easier falling asleep, you can try relaxing treatments, such as taking warm bath with a few drops essential oil lavender, rose, lemon balm, jasmine, chamomile. They are used both independently and in a mixture. To flavor the air, you can use a special aroma lamp, or drop it on the corners of the pillow, or put a napkin soaked in essential oil at the head of the head.

Also, the expectant mother can ask her husband or someone close to do a relaxing massage before going to bed. This procedure will relieve pain in the back and lower back, massage of the feet and ankles will help to avoid cramps.

For faster falling asleep, the expectant mother is advised to focus on her breathing and take slow and deep breaths and exhalations. Relaxing music or the sounds of nature - the sound of the forest, the surf, the sea or rain - also helps a lot.

Before going to bed, you can smear the skin of the abdomen with lotion, this will prevent itching.

Nutrition

Particular attention should be paid to nutrition. You should not eat heavy high-calorie meals shortly before bedtime (no later than 2 hours before bedtime) or overeat, this will make it difficult to fall asleep and can provoke heartburn. It is also not recommended to drink a lot at night, which will help to get up less often at night to go to the toilet. Strong black and green tea should not be used, as they have a tonic property.

Getting comfortable

To combat insomnia, the correct organization of the bed plays an important role. It is advisable to turn off the phone, including mobile, it is not recommended to put it next to you, as electromagnetic waves can affect the quality of sleep and in general the body as a whole. Let the bedroom be cool (however, it is necessary to avoid hypothermia of the legs - you can sleep in socks), this will make it easier to fall asleep. In the cold season, be sure to ventilate the room before going to bed, and in the hot season, leave the window open, taking care of the application of insect repellents in advance or installing mosquito net on the windows to avoid the agonizing night of being bitten. If it is not possible for a pregnant woman to sleep with open window or window, turn on the air conditioner for night mode, without exposing too much low temperature so as not to get too cold.

Choose clothes for sleeping from natural materials, they should not restrict movement and breathing.

The mattress and bed should also be comfortable. An orthopedic mattress helps a pregnant woman to sleep well, which contributes to the correct position of the spine and muscle relaxation. You can purchase a special pillow for pregnant women, which has the shape of a crescent. It is recommended to lay between the legs, under the stomach and under the head. You can also use several small pillows.

If the baby begins to push hard or shows increased activity, try changing the position of the body. This may be due to the fact that, due to an uncomfortable posture, the blood supply to the crumbs has worsened, but it also happens that he is just awake, then you have to wait until he calms down.

Many habitual sleeping positions during pregnancy have to be abandoned. So, for example, sleeping on your stomach is allowed up to 12 weeks, that is, until the second trimester, when the stomach has not yet grown too much, the uterus is still small and reliably protected by the bones of the pubis, so this position is not capable of causing any harm to the developing baby. In the first and second trimesters, it is also possible to sleep on the back: due to its size, the uterus is not yet able to strongly compress the surrounding organs, vessels and nerves of the expectant mother. However, starting from 12 weeks, it is still advisable to lie on your side, especially if the woman, lying on her back, feels dizzy, short of breath, nausea, and any discomfort in the abdomen. This means that the pregnant uterus disrupts the blood flow in the inferior vena cava. It is undesirable after 20 weeks to sleep on the right side: in this position, the uteroplacental blood supply may deteriorate and the baby will suffer from a lack of oxygen. He begins to "worry", actively pushing, and this is a signal for mom that she needs to change her position. It is best to sleep on your left side during pregnancy. In this position, blood flow to the child improves and swelling decreases.

By indication only!

As regards the application medicines to combat insomnia during pregnancy, they are mostly contraindicated, as they can have negative impact on the fetus, accumulate in the body and cause disruption of the liver and kidneys. Only a doctor can prescribe any drugs, and only according to strict indications.

By the hour?

There is such a thing as biorhythms, they are also able to influence the quality of night sleep. Biorhythms are periodically repeating changes in the nature and intensity of biological processes and phenomena in a living organism. The biological clock mechanism is located in the hypothalamus (diencephalon) and has a complex structure, where hormonal factors play a leading role. Note that a child before birth, in the womb, already has its own biorhythms. During the day, the course of the “clock” is uneven: it can slow down or speed up, which affects the metabolism of both mother and child. It is noticed that in 24 hours there are 5 ups and 5 downs of activity. Rise most often occur from 5 to 6 in the morning, from 11 to 12 o'clock, from 16 to 17 o'clock, from 20 to 21 o'clock, from 24 to 1 o'clock in the morning. Falls: 2 am to 3 pm, 9 am to 10 am, 2 pm to 3 pm, 6 pm to 7 pm and 10 pm to 11 pm. If a pregnant woman suddenly really wants to get some sleep, there is no need to try to overcome herself, nature itself tells you how to do it right. Future mom can observe her feelings, the movements of the fetus and draw conclusions about the periods of activity characteristic of her and her baby and its recessions. Thus, it will be easier for her to properly organize her daily routine, get rid of poor health, including insomnia.

natural sleeping pill

Before going to bed, it is advisable to drink a glass of warm milk (you can add cinnamon, a little honey or sugar to it) or tea from herbs (chamomile, lemon balm, thyme, mint), which have a relaxing effect.

Milk contains tryptophan, which can be called a mild natural sleeping pill. This substance has a calming, sedative effect, and honey contributes to its rapid penetration into the blood. You can eat a small sandwich with boiled turkey before going to bed (the meat of this bird is also rich in tryptophan), in addition, it is useful to include more foods rich in this amino acid in your daily diet. These are all varieties of red meat, cheeses, nuts, fish, eggs, dairy products, bananas.

A child and a woman at 9 months of pregnancy are ready to meet each other. Starting from this month, the fetus is already considered full-term, respectively, from the 36th week it is necessary to have an assembled bag ready with all the things that are on the list from the maternity hospital.

The meeting with the baby is already very close

It is worth noting that the ninth month of pregnancy is a turning point, and there is no longer any need to fear premature birth. Your child is already fully formed and ready to meet the outside world. His body has acquired proportional dimensions, and his lungs are ready to inhale air on their own. At this point, the fetus may well suck on mother's milk on its own. It is the sucking reflex that will help him eat in the first year of life.

Remove all allergens from food

In the ninth month of pregnancy, it is worth reviewing your diet. The need for calcium is no longer as high as before. The hair does not fall out, it has become thicker. A large number of calcium contributes to the rapid closure of the fontanel in the baby and an increase in intracranial pressure. At this point, you need to completely remove allergens from the daily menu. These include strawberries, chocolate and citrus fruits. Alcohol should not be included on the menu. The tendency of the child to diathesis will depend on this.

In the nine months of pregnancy, try to increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Reduce your consumption of fish and meat, these products reduce the elasticity of the cervix, which can significantly prolong the birth process. This contributes to the appearance of gaps.

Nausea at 9 months pregnant

Possible bowel dysfunction

A few weeks before giving birth, bowel function is disrupted. This is facilitated by the growing uterus, which displaces the internal organs from their usual places. Nausea is usually observed with overeating and excessive consumption of smoked and fatty foods.

To improve the feeling and well-being, you need to eat often and little by little. Divide your daily diet into 5-6 meals. In the ninth month of pregnancy, heartburn is often observed, this is quite normal. To reduce the burning sensation, try not to sit down immediately after eating, but to walk around a bit. Large portions contribute to the reflux of gastric juice into the esophagus.

What to do if there are swelling at the 9th month of pregnancy?

The appearance of swelling of the legs in the ninth month of pregnancy is facilitated by pinching the veins with a large belly. Blood circulation decreases in the pelvic area, respectively, the fluid does not have time to dissolve in time, the legs swell.

To reduce leg pain and reduce swelling, try to spend as little time as possible in a sitting position.

Get comfortable shoes and walk more on fresh air. Never wear heels. To improve kidney function, drink Canephron and a decoction of wild rose. These drugs improve the outflow of fluid. If you are experiencing depression, drink soothing fees.

Discharge at 9 months pregnant

Allocations may vary

Normal vaginal discharge:

  • pink or reddish after internal examination or sex;
  • mucus streaked with blood a few weeks before childbirth;
  • scanty white thick discharge.

It is also characterized by the secretion of milk or colostrum from the breast.

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If you notice a strange slimy lump on your panties, it may be a plug that closes the entrance to the uterus. If your mucous plug has come off, then labor activity begins no later than a week later. It happens that this lump of mucus leaves just before the birth, and this is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen.

If, after consultation and examination on the chair, you find bloody issues, do not worry. Before the birth itself, the walls of the cervix become very sensitive, and the capillaries are brittle. After an internal examination, scanty spotting is the norm. Some blood may appear after sex.

Is a cold dangerous at 9 months pregnant?

The cold is not so bad

Acute respiratory infections in the last stages are less dangerous than at the beginning of pregnancy. The temperature indicates infection of the body, but it is not necessary to bring it down. Runny nose can not be treated with vasoconstrictor drugs.

All organs of the child are fully formed, and he has the same immunity as his mother. Therefore, even if a cold provokes premature birth, your baby will be able to breathe and live without the help of doctors.

How to improve sleep?

A special pillow will help with sleep

Many pregnant women are concerned about the issue of sleep, because a few weeks before giving birth, the stomach increases in size, and the child becomes active. Many women are not used to sleeping on their backs, so they have difficulty falling asleep.

If you do not know how to sleep at 9 months pregnant, get a special pillow. This product has the shape of a horseshoe and will come in handy when feeding your baby. You can purchase a set of several pillows. The position on the side will help to improve sensations. Try not to overeat before going to bed, this will help to avoid heartburn.

How to cure hemorrhoids at 9 months of pregnancy?

Seek medical attention for any concerns

  • bloody discharge from the anus;
  • itching and burning in the anus;
  • the appearance of hemorrhoids.

If you experience these symptoms, do not be shy and consult a doctor. Pregnancy contributes to the accumulation of feces, which causes stretching of the large intestine. At the same time, the sensations are unpleasant, it will seem to you that you constantly want to go to the toilet. Then cracks and nodules appear. To improve sensations, try to avoid the accumulation of stool. Therefore, eat fractionally, include a lot of fiber in the menu. You may be on a special diet. Gymnastics will help improve the condition. Take a laxative as directed by your doctor, but diarrhea is not an option and will not cure hemorrhoids. In almost all women, after childbirth, hemorrhoids disappear.

With the onset of pregnancy, a woman’s body constantly lacks calcium, and, accordingly, problems with teeth appear. Try to treat all your teeth before pregnancy. If you are already in a position, then you should not engage in dental treatment in the first trimester. But what to do if a filling fell out before childbirth and is it possible to treat teeth at the 9th month of pregnancy? If you feel aching pain or your cheek is swollen, immediately go to the clinic. Anesthesia will not harm the fetus, since in the ninth month of pregnancy all the organs and systems of the baby are formed.

What happens to the stomach in the ninth month of pregnancy?

Belly starts to drop

The ninth month of pregnancy is a turning point. After 35-36 obstetric week the fundus of the uterus sinks and the abdomen looks very low. You will notice that it becomes easier for you to sit and breathe, but it is difficult to bend over. Heartburn practically does not torment.

At this time, your child takes the final position, and his head presses on the pelvic bones. With a slight pressure with a small fat layer, you can even feel the head and buttocks of the child. Fetal movements become less pronounced. This is due to the fact that the baby is very crowded in the uterus. He practically cannot move. The abdomen at the 9th month of pregnancy drops, and the weight is established and does not increase. If you do not understand whether the stomach has dropped or not, look at the photos of pregnant girls.

How do you know when it's time to go to the hospital?

Feelings at the 9th month of pregnancy are very diverse, sometimes it is difficult to determine the onset of childbirth. If you notice some liquid on the pad that oozes a little and pulls on your lower abdomen, most likely your water is breaking. Please note that the water is practically odorless, so if you notice a strange smell, tell your doctor. Amniotic fluid does not always flow out in a stream, sometimes leaks are possible.

In the last month of pregnancy, use daily panty liners, so you can control the color and nature of the discharge. If you find that the color of the water is green or brown, be sure to tell the emergency doctor about it. This means that there is meconium in the amniotic fluid and infection of the child is possible. With uterine spasms that recur periodically, you need to call an ambulance and go to the hospital. At the very beginning, the sensations are not painful, and the interval between contractions can be 7-10 minutes. After a few hours, you will feel a cutting pain, and contractions will become frequent. The corresponding video will help to prepare before childbirth. Good luck to you and baby.

Daria 09.02.2017 11:16

Good afternoon! 35 weeks and 2 days. Of the symptoms of the 9th month, heartburn and insomnia. My back hurts terribly, I don’t know where to put myself so that it doesn’t hurt, the baby hits the ribs. The stomach grows every minute, it's hard to breathe. I learned from the article that citrus fruits are not recommended, and I was very surprised. I really want oranges now, but so as not to harm the child, I will refrain! Training fights have not yet begun, a little scary. I walk, through strength, but I have to, I try to do housework as usual so as not to sit and read a mantra about how quickly and easily I give birth to my hare! Good luck to all!

Letika 27.12.2016 09:42

9 month is the most pleasant and at the same time the most difficult month. It’s already quite uncomfortable to sleep, you don’t want to eat anything, and even more so to move. But it was at 9 months that I tried to move and mop the floor, especially in the last days of my term. Be sure to daily tune in front of the mirror for a quick and easy birth. As a result, she gave birth to a baby after 3 hours, as she entered the maternity hospital, it was not particularly hard, the contractions were all day, but even with them I redid a bunch of things and only at night went to the maternity hospital, where my princess was born quietly and calmly!

Tanya 23.07.2016 11:49

Hello! I am now at the 38th week of pregnancy, literally until the 36th week I fluttered and thought how good it is to be pregnant, I felt good and wonderful. But from the 37th, training contractions began, pulling pains in the lower abdomen, colostrum flows from the chest like a river. The pain during training fights is simply unbearable, I'm afraid to imagine what kind of pain during real fights. Unreasonable insomnia appeared, I sleep for 3 hours a day, my stomach constantly hurts and "shoots" in the perineum. Every night I wake up with horror and wonder if the birth has begun. My baby goes crazy and pushes me non-stop in different sides. In general, now I want to give birth faster and I'm tired of being pregnant.