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Restless Nights
Answers to Common Sleep Concerns During Pregnancy
By Jacqueline Rupp
The Sleep Foundation recommends placing a night light in the bathroom to use instead of the bright bathroom lights. This less-arousing light should help get you back to sleep quicker.
2. I'm in my first trimester and feel very tired. Is this normal?
Yes, women in their first few months of pregnancy often complain of tiredness. According to the Sleep Foundation, rises in the pregnancy hormone progesterone can cause women to feel drowsy and tired. However, the foundation also found that women during this phase of pregnancy did not sleep as deeply during the night as they had prior to becoming pregnant. The best advice is to follow your body's needs and sleep when you are sleepy. Try to make changes to your schedule so you can squeeze in time for sleeping in or for napping. 
3. I sometimes can't make it through the day without taking a nap. Will this affect the quality of my nighttime sleep?4. I've had trouble getting to sleep because my legs won't keep still when I lie down. Is this odd sensation normal?
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