The causes for insomnia during pregnancy can be identified as heartburn, frequent urination during night, increased abdomen size, hormonal changes, anxiety and stomach problems. However, the problem plaguing more than 78 percent of pregnant women  during their second trimester  can be safely treated with holistic natural approaches.  Though insomnia does not affect the baby directly, but can pose serious complications for mother-to-be. It contributes to frustration, worries, chronic fatigue, body ache, hair loss, weight loss and an acute sense of anxiety. All these symptoms lead to poor nutrition that ultimately targets the baby leading to malnutrition in the unborn one.  Read on to know more about how you can treat it naturally…

Common Natural Remedies for Insomnia

1. Chamomile Tea:

The aroma and rising fragrance of chamomile tea is known to induce sleepiness by soothing the nerves. It also helps in release of sleep hormones that promote timely sleep. Your anxiety level also drops with daily cup of chamomile tea leading to calming of nerves.

2. Magnesium Rich Foods:

Magnesium rich foods are another great way to escape insomnia and pamper your body with a good night sleep. Foods high on magnesium quotient are legumes, green leafy veggies, almonds, cashews, wheat bran and potatoes. These are known to contain strong sedative properties that help in making you asleep effortlessly.

3. Yoghurt:

Yoghurt is another wonderful remedy for sleep induction and warding off symptoms dealing with insomnia. The bacterial component of yoghurt aids in proper digestion and at the same time promotes the release of sleep inducing hormones. It is highly rich in certain amino acids that prevents or treats gastritis irritation, one of the major causes of insomnia in pregnant women.

4. Foods to Avoid:

You must strictly avoid sugar laden foods and snacks, coffee and sugary beverages. They have tendency to flicker the normal sugar levels in body, thereby causing restlessness and disturbed sleeping patterns. Coffee on the other side contains caffeine that is purely known to make your mind more alert by delaying the onset of sleep.

Other Natural Ways to Welcome Goodnight Sleep:

• Get regular oil massage, which helps in release of relaxing and sleep inducing hormones and chemicals.
• Sufficient exposure to sunlight also treats insomnia and regulates the sleeping pattern.
• Try to keep dehydration like conditions at bay. Your body must be adequately hydrated to enjoy a relaxed bedtime.
• Pamper yourself with a warm cup of milk without sugar before retiring to bed.
• Spraying your pillow with lavender oil also is a great remedy for insomniacs.

The above mentioned natural remedies for insomnia are all safe and quite effective for pregnant women and provide instant results if tried regularly.

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