Preeti Singh Preeti Singh Asked 7 months ago

How much sleep do i need when pregnant?

I'm in my second trimester and finding it really hard to get comfortable at night. I keep hearing that sleep is extra important during pregnancy. How much sleep do I actually need when pregnant?

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Priya Malhotra Priya Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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During pregnancy, I felt tired all the time. I tried to push through, thinking it was normal, but my doctor told me I needed even more rest than usual, sometimes 8-10 hours. If you're feeling constantly exhausted, please talk to your doctor. Don't ignore your body's signals like I did initially.

Anjali Das Anjali Das Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Oh, pregnancy sleep is such a worry! They say around 8-10 hours, but sometimes it feels impossible to get comfortable. Are you getting enough deep sleep? I used to overthink every little discomfort. Just try to rest whenever you can, and please talk to your doctor about any sleep issues.

Kavita Singh Kavita Singh Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My doctor advised me that pregnant women generally need around 8 to 10 hours of sleep per day, sometimes even more, especially in the first and third trimesters. It's crucial for your body to cope with the changes and for the baby's development. They also recommended sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees.

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Rekha Didi Rekha Didi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Sunno, pregnancy mein neend bahut zaroori hai. Kam se kam 8-10 ghante ki neend lo. Jab bhi mauka mile, rest kar lo. Phone wagera kam dekho. Yeh tumhare aur baby dono ki sehat ke liye achha hai.

Sunita Kumari Sunita Kumari Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Haan ji, pregnancy mein toh bahut neend chahiye hoti hai. Kam se kam 8 se 10 ghante toh minimum hai. Aur din mein bhi thoda rest kar lo agar ho sake toh. Baby ki growth ke liye bahut important hai na. Apni sehat ka dhyan rakho.

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Meena Sharma Meena Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, pregnancy sleep is a whole different ball game! Your body is working overtime. Most doctors recommend aiming for 8-10 hours, and take naps whenever you can. Listen to your body, it will tell you what it needs. Don't feel guilty about resting!

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