Growing a human is hard work, GOOD sleep is your BEST friend!

Helpful Sleep tips for pregnancy

• Sleeping on your side is advised especially during the later stages of pregnancy, it reduces pressure on your uterus and spine, but don’t panic if you wake up on your back.
• Pillows – are a great support. Place them under your bump for tummy support or between your knee to support for hip relief. If you find yourself waking up on your back, placing a cushion behind your back will help keep you on your side.
• Try and cut down slightly on your fluid intake close to bed time, to avoid waking up just for another trip to the bathroom.
• Layers – yes for your blankets.Your body temperature will be higher with your ‘bun in the oven’, which means you may need lighter covers. We suggest you keep an extra layer – a comforter or blanket at the foot of your bed, so you can easily reach for an extra layer should you start to feel the cold.
• Avoid screen time half an hour before sleep.This actually goes for everyone, pregnant or not!
• Comfortable maternity sleepwear is important. A waist band that is too tight or a top that’s tight across your bust will hinder your comfort and lead to reduced quality sleep. See our maternity pyjama sets for some bump and boob loving options! They have discreet nursing access too so will serve you well in your post partum phase too.
• Struggling to fall asleep, mind all over the place with everything you need to do before your baby arrives? Slooooow deep breathing for a few minutes will help calm your thoughts. Count to 4 as you inhale though your mouth or nose and exhale slowly through your mouth while counting to 7. Do this a few times, and you will feel almost instantly calmer.
• Naps can be a life saver at times, your sleep will be interrupted so whenever possible take a 30 minute nap, they are great for rejuvenation of your mind and body. Will really help get you though the afternoon slump.
• Have any sleep tips that you’d like to share? Send them to us and we’ll add them to the list and credit you.