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Don't worry if you wake up on your back – the research looked at the position women fell
asleep in, as this is the position we keep for longest. If you wake up on your back, you can
just turn over and go to sleep again on your side.

You can try supporting your bump with pillows and putting a pillow between your knees.
The baby charity Tommy's has a video about safer sleeping in pregnancy

Insomnia remedies in pregnancy
Try not to let it bother you if you can't sleep, and don't worry that it will harm your baby – it
won't. If you can, nap during the day and get some early nights during the week.
Avoid tea, coffee or cola drinks in the evening, as the caffeine can make it harder to go to

sleep.
Try to relax before bedtime so you're not wide awake. Relaxation techniques may also
help.

Your antenatal classes may teach you some techniques, or you could borrow a relaxation
tape, CD or DVD from your library.

You could join an antenatal exercise class such as Birthfit. Exercise can help you feel less
tired, so try to do some activity, such as a walk at lunchtime or going swimming, even if
you feel tired during the day.
If lack of sleep is bothering you, talk to your partner, a friend, doctor or midwife.

Medical reasons for insomnia in pregnancy
Occasionally, sleeplessness – when accompanied by other symptoms – can be a sign of
depression. If you have any of the other symptoms of depression , such as feeling

hopeless and losing interest in the things you used to enjoy, speak to your doctor or
midwife. There is treatment that can help.

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Aches & pains

Here's information on how to get relief from your pregnancy aches and pains as well as
advice about when it's time to ask your Midwife or doctor for help.

Headaches

Feeling a squeezing pain or a steady dull ache on both sides of your head could signal a
tension headache. This usually harmless pregnancy symptom is especially common
during the first trimester. (If you're in your second or third trimester and have a severe
headache that won't go away, call your healthcare provider just to be safe.) as this is one
of the symptoms of pre-eclampsia

Experts don't know exactly what causes headaches during pregnancy, but the hormonal
surges taking place in your body probably has something to do with it. Your increased