If a pregnant woman has insomnia, will the fetus also have insomnia? Two ways to help expectant mothers

The daily life of pregnant women is directly related to the fetus. If the expectant mother suffers from insomnia for a long time, it will affect the normal development of the fetus. If insomnia is caused by excessive tension, it can easily lead to miscarriage, fetal malformation and other adverse phenomena.

1. Does insomnia in pregnant women affect the fetus?

If you suffer from insomnia during pregnancy, your biological clock will be disrupted, and it will be difficult to make up for the lack of sleep during the day. Pregnant women often feel tired and have poor appetite during the day due to insomnia, nightmares, and waking up in the middle of the night, which will cause the fetus in their body to be unable to absorb adequate nutrition. Therefore, long-term insomnia is not good for the health of both the mother and the fetus. In addition, pregnant women may become overly nervous and easily frightened due to insomnia. Such emotions will affect their endocrine system and may hinder the normal development of the fetus.

2. Solutions to insomnia in pregnant women

1. Massage

1. Eye exercises. The technique is the same as doing eye exercises. Use the fingertips to scrape the area around the eye sockets; use the index finger to gently rub the temples and between the eyebrows for 2-3 minutes each; use the thumb and index finger to rub the Fengchi point (the lower limit of both sides of the cervical vertebrae) for 2-3 minutes.

2. Massage a group of acupoints. Baihui, Taiyang, Fengchi, Yifeng, Hegu, Shenmen, Neiwaiguan, Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, and Yongquan. For mild insomnia, massage less often; for severe insomnia, massage more often. After the massage, choose the most comfortable position to lie down and you will fall asleep in about 10 minutes.

3. Ear massage. The human body's torso and internal organs have corresponding reaction areas behind the auricle. Massaging the auricle can relax the whole body and help sleep.

4. Forehead massage. Place the inner side of your fingertips close to your forehead and massage from between your eyebrows toward your temples for one hour. This can promote blood circulation and improve sleep.

2. Psychological suggestion method

1. Take a hot shower or soak your feet in hot water before going to bed. Choose a comfortable position and relax all the muscles in your body. You can do deep breathing, simple yoga, body massage, etc. Breathe easily, close your eyes, and mentally suggest: This is a wonderful day, and I will definitely have a good sleep tonight!

2. Avoid having wild thoughts after going to bed. Even if things keep popping up in your mind, don't worry. Therefore, the memories before going to bed are fragmented. Just don't think too much, and don't think too deeply or too complicatedly.

3. When you wake up at night, don’t open your eyes, turn over gently and go back to sleep. If it’s almost dawn, it’s okay if you can’t sleep and wake up. It is best to go to bed and wake up at a regular time every day. Get up, take a shower, and go outside to breathe some fresh air.