Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Insomnia During Pregnancy

Hello, I m in my 8th week of pregnancy and am suffering from terrible insomnia. I suffer from insomnia normally but would usually take a nytol every now and again to get back into a good sleeping routine. The herbal nytol doesn t seem to work. I get to sleep ok but then wake a few hours later and can t get back to sleep. Help! I ve not slept properly for nearly 3 weeks now
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hello,
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. Since you are in the early weeks of pregnancy when organogenesis or organ formation begins, it is not safe to use any medication to relieve your symptoms. Instead, you can use simple techniques such as a hot bath at bed time, a glass of milk, reading some book which you are fond of or listening to some soft music to ease your nerves, avoid all anxiety and restless thoughts, breathing exercises etc. You can also set your sleep timings to when you can sleep sound breaking from the usual routine. Please do not worry, things will settle down as pregnancy advances. Wish you good health.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Sleep disorder


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Insomnia During Pregnancy

Hello, I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. Since you are in the early weeks of pregnancy when organogenesis or organ formation begins, it is not safe to use any medication to relieve your symptoms. Instead, you can use simple techniques such as a hot bath at bed time, a glass of milk, reading some book which you are fond of or listening to some soft music to ease your nerves, avoid all anxiety and restless thoughts, breathing exercises etc. You can also set your sleep timings to when you can sleep sound breaking from the usual routine. Please do not worry, things will settle down as pregnancy advances. Wish you good health.