Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Asked 5 months ago

Do pregnant women need more sleep?

Since my first trimester, I've been feeling extremely tired and sleepy all the time. My husband keeps asking me if it's normal. Do pregnant women really need more sleep than usual?

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Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, absolutely, the body is working double-time to grow a baby, so she will feel very tired. The simplest thing is to let her take short naps during the day and finish dinner early so she can sleep on time. Don't worry about household chores too much during this phase.

Jyoti Sharma Jyoti Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Yes, they definitely need more rest, especially in the first and third trimesters. Try using a pregnancy pillow to make sleeping on the side more comfortable.

Devendra Joshi Devendra Joshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

If she wants to sleep for 10 hours, just let her sleep! Believe me, once the baby comes, sleep will become a luxury you both will only dream of. So let her rest as much as she can right now.

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Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yes, fatigue is one of the most common complaints due to the sudden surge in progesterone levels. It is highly recommended that she gets extra rest. If she is unable to sleep due to anxiety or discomfort, discuss it with her doctor during the next visit.

Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

My mother always insisted that I should get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep during my pregnancy. My doctor also confirmed that extra sleep is essential for the baby's growth and blood circulation. So yes, let her rest as much as possible.

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Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yes, the body naturally seeks rest to nurture the new life. It is a beautiful process of creation, so she should listen to her body and sleep without any guilt. Take care, stay positive, and let her rest well.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined May 2026 5 months ago

In our family, we always tell pregnant daughters to rest whenever their body asks for it. Growing a life inside takes a lot of energy, so she must sleep well. A warm cup of milk with a little turmeric before bed can help her sleep peacefully.

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