my snoring is so much worse during pregnancy and i know it bothers my husband. i've tried the breathright nose strips, but they didn't work for me. i wondered if anyone had any luck with the throat spray or any other method?
I heard of a study where people played a certain type of flute and found they no longer had a problem. It tightened up the muscles in the throat. I apologize, I don't know what kind of flute it was, but I imagine that any type of flute would do the trick. You may flog me if I'm wrong. :D
As a doula, my first question would be, is this bothering you physically? Are you having trouble breathing and/or sleeping otherwise? I have never heard of any "snore treatment" products working and my bigger concern is for your rest. My suggestions would be to increase exercise during the day, use an extra pillow at night and make sure you are on your side, not your back. Good luck and let me know if you need any more help!
Pfftch, tell him to sleep on the couch or in another room if it bothers him.
...your snoring will most likely go away after the baby is born. mine did...
Carrie, i feel your pain, i was the same way with all three of my pregnancies. Your going to be uncomfortable, for nine months, and it is hard. i slept on my side, with the arm under me fully streched out. i also had a body pillow between my legs and held onto it with my other arm. it helped cause it relieved the pressure on my lungs which is why i snored worse during pregnacies. don't feel bad about the snoring bothering your husband, remember that your giving him the most precious gift of all. good luck
We elevated the head of our bed with blocks and I slpt on a wedge and or a bunch of pillows. Sometimes he just slept in another room until the pregnancy was over and then after I lost weight....but, I also had a sinus infection. Good luck
I use ear plugs because my husband snores and I'm a light sleeper.. Have him try those.
This may sound crazy but it really helps me a ton. My dentist gives me the little cotton rolls they use and I put one on either side of my mouth between my upper lip and my teeth/gums. (Not too far back or they don't really help - just about starting at the eye teeth.) It opens my nose out a little more and I breathe and also sleep much better! I just googled dental cotton rolls, and found a source online that doesn't look like you need to be a dentist to order from. It is net32.com
I have also tried the product snoreclipse which you can get at drugstore.com. When I could get used to it, I liked it, but sometimes it bothered me - might be worth a try for you - I generally can't stand anything, even glasses on my face. Here's another nose clip I haven't tried yet: http://www.prettylikeme.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCod...
And also I just found this site which looks interesting as well! www.ijustwanttosleep.com
My favorite is the cotton rolls though. I am even supposed to have a cpap and like this better - I sleep better. Good luck!!
my husband slept in another room - sleep time is for sleeping, sleep where everyone gets the most sleep!
I believe that is natural for a lot of women. When you are pregnant the baby pushes up on all your organs when you are laying down. It is harder to have air flow thus the snoring!! I do not snore, until I am pregnant! Once the baby is born the snoring stops. Do you snore normally or is it only when you are pregnant. Maybe sleep with more pillows to lift your body up a little more.
Good luck. S
I used a humidifier through all of my pregnancies and it really helped me! I still snored I am sure but not as bad from what my snoring husband has said!
try sleeping on your side
I know from experiance. My husbad had a real problem with snoring. I made hi go to the docter, and the doctor said I probably help save is life. Because he would fall asleep while driving only about a few miles. The doctor did a sleep apnea test and he now sleeps with a mask on. He is doning 100% beter. he now gets plenty of rest at night. You should tell the doctor all your symptoms and see what he thinks. I wish you lots of luck!
Carrie,
Peppermint oil can help clear your nasal passages. You can either rub it on your nose and throat before bed, and/or put a few drops in a bowl of water and breathe in the vapors before bed. I use both methods, not only do I feel better, but I smell good, too!
Good luck!
K.
Author, Shopper's Guide to Healthy Living
I was allowed to take Coricidin D (I think that is the name) for my congestion. I was so stuffed up with both of my pregnancies in the third trimester. Snoring is really common with your blood vessels all swollen. Try saline drops too.
