Early in Pregnancy and Having Trouble Sleeping

G.,

This is something that you should discuss with your OBGYN...my doc was pretty clear with me that OTC meds are not recommended, even the ones they say are 'safe'. I get pretty bad hay fever, and had to tough it out for the first couple of weeks but after that I had no symptoms and felt great...but expect fatigue.

There are phases throuhgout pregnancy where you can feel exhausted and other where it feels like you could move a bus if you needed to...just take care of yourself and keep an open dialogue with your doctor.

Congrats and Good Luck!

Deanna

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Congratulations!

Well, just being pregnant, you will get fatigued.
As for falling asleep, I think you just have to tough it out... and do NOT take anything, herbal or otherwise, because you are pregnant. Or unless it is COMPLETELY approved for pregnant women. And ALWAYS, tell your OB/GYN of any concerns or questions.

Perhaps, do yoga, or deep breathing... this helps some women to relax...

All the best,
Susan

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G.,
I was very hesitant to take anything over the counter or otherwise during my pregnancy but my high-risk perinatologist offered a couple different prescriptions as options when I was having a difficult time sleeping. I didn't utilize them but I would talk to your ob/gyn regarding your difficulty.
Take care and Congrats!
A.

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Ever since my first girl came, I've been able to sleep easily without meds (before I was super addicted). I'm now pregnant with #2 (we found out a day before you) and having trouble sleeping. My doc said its the extra progesterone. I'm taking 1000mg of calcium at nite which seems to help. And don't worry, soon you'll be so exhausted, you'll sleep standing up.