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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
nursing? It's easy to assume that since herbs are "natural," they're always safe to use. But herbs can be as powerful as some over-the-counter or prescription drugs — and some are even potentially ...
www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-take-herbal-sleep-remedies-while-im-pregnant-o_7615.bc
Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on taking herbal remedies to sleep during pregnancy
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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
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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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.medopedia.com/sleep-tips-pregnancy
Upside: Very good list of sleep tips to help during pregnancy
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Does anyone have any information to share regarding restless legs syndrome? Interested in causes and remedies, including info. on Calm's forte night time remedy or other medications.Thanks from A ...
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/health/restlessleg.html
Upside: Summary of user advice on handling restless legs syndrome
Downside: Not all the information is pregnancy-specific; lots of text
What to do if you have sleep disturbances during your pregnancy Almost all pregnant women suffer from insomnia and disturbances with their sleep. There are practical ways to get some help.
prenatal-health.suite101.com/article.cfm/treating_insomnia_during_pregnancy
Upside: Article with how to handle insomnia during pregnancy
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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
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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
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New research shows that pregnant women are more likely to get a sometimes painful condition that interferes with sleep -- restless leg syndrome.
www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20040927/pregnancy-risk-for-restless-leg-syndrome
Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on the risks associated with restless legs syndrome
Downside: Some medical language