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Why it happens What you can do about it No one really knows why women get more leg cramps when they're pregnant. It's possible that your leg muscles are fatigued from carrying around all of your ...
www.babycenter.com/0_sleep-problem-leg-cramps-waking-you-up-at-night_7552.bc
Upside: Short article on handling leg cramps while you sleep
Downside: Busy page
Whether it's constant trips to the loo that keep you awake at night, or nagging heartburn, or simply a grumpy bed partner, sleep can be pretty hard to come by when you're pregnant.
www.babycenter.in/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/sleep/dreamsfinalweeks/
Upside: Various articles on sleep and dreams
Downside: None
Most over-the-counter and prescription sleep medications are off-limits when you're pregnant, especially during your first trimester. (Don't take any drugs, even herbal remedies, without first ...
www.babycenter.com/404_what-can-i-do-or-take-to-sleep-better-when-im-pregnant_7621.bc
Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on advice for sleeping better during pregnancy
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation
Why do I have this urge to keep moving my legs? Up to 15 per cent of pregnant women develop restless leg syndrome (RSL) during their third trimester, when sensations such as crawling, creeping, or ...
www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/sleep/restlesslegs/
Upside: Short article on restless legs syndrome during pregnancy
Downside: Busy page
With pregnancy comes a lot of excitement, preparation, and, of course, physical and emotional changes. Now that you are pregnant, you have probably noticed that your stomach is beginning to grow and ...
www.pregnancy-info.net/snoring.html
Upside: Detailed information on handling snoring during pregnancy
Downside: Several ads, small font
Sleep will become the focus of your life for quite a while. Firstly with your sleep, and then with your new baby's sleep, or lack of sleep. It seems strange that when your body needs sleep the most, ...
huggiesnz.co.nz/BecomingAParent/FitAndHealthyPregnancy/SleepingWhilePregnant.asp
Upside: Huggies pregnancy website with tips for various types of sleep discomforts
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Sleep is important to health of all people, but during pregnancy it is of utmost importance. During a women’s pregnancy, she needs to get plenty of extra rest. A growing fetus puts a lot of strain on ...
www.solveyourproblem.com/pregnancy/pregnant-sleeping-tips.shtml
Upside: Several helpful hints on sleeping better during pregnancy
Downside: Scroll down to see the tips
Twins/Multiples Most parents expect to experience sleepless nights when their twins are babies. However, many pregnant moms are surprised by how difficult it is to get proper rest during their ...
multiples.about.com/od/pregnancy/tp/aatppregsleep.htm
Upside: Tips on sleeping better with twins or multiples
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Why do sleep problems suddenly begin or increase in severity for pregnant women?
health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/sleepproblems.html
Upside: Information on understanding sleep issues
Downside: Small font; no advice
Pregnancy is hard work, and you'll need your sleep. One of the cruel realities is that a good night's sleep during pregnancy remains elusive, if not impossible for most pregnant women, at some point ...
www.pregnancyetc.com/10-tips-for-better-sleep-during-pregnancy.htm
Upside: Good lisy of tips specific details about sleep during pregnancy
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