When you’re pregnant, it can be impossible to get a good night of sleep in. It’s tiring enough to grow a whole new life. The discomforts of morning sickness, indigestion, and bigger bellies make it hard to sleep at all. We’re all very familiar with the nesting instinct. We have a sudden urge to get everything ready in the nursery, and we physically cannot stop until it is done. But have you considered treating your own bedroom to the same revamp?
If you are having trouble getting comfortable and resting, why not give your bedroom a good makeover. Sometimes a fresh, new room is all it takes to feel better able to relax. Many wallpapers and kinds of paint are safe to use when pregnant, so you could even take on some of the work yourself. Check out some of this season’s relaxing colors. Pale olive greens, blues, and silvers are very popular.
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Another reason for finding it difficult to get comfortable at night could be your bed. If yours is ten years old or more, it really is time to get a new one. There are some new technologies in the world of mattresses too. You can find out what some of these innovations are at thebedroomstore.com/brands/thomasville.html. Latex and memory foams can make a positive difference to the quality of your sleep too, especially as your shape starts to change.
When you are pregnant, you may be advised to sleep only on your left side. But without a good pillar or solid pillows, it is tough to stay comfortable in that position. Treat yourself to one to see if you can get some better quality sleep. You will be pregnant for many months, but losing even a single night of sleep can reduce your focus and play havoc with your emotions. Install a blackout blind so you can nap in the day too.
When early labor starts, you may want to pace up and down or use an exercise ball to help you manage the contractions. Make sure your room furniture is arranged to give you this space. You may also want to invest in a good soft rug. Being on all fours during early labor helps relieve a lot of the pressure on your body, but makes your knees sore on hard floors! It’s also a good posture to adopt in your third trimester to ease the discomfort on your back and pelvis as the baby gets bigger.
If you are pregnant through the heat of summer, you might want to invest in a portable air conditioner. Carrying a baby is hot work, so anything to cool down can help. Portable machines need to vent out of the window, so consider this when you are redecorating your bedroom. You may also want to have a bigger sized nightstand for a glass of water and your nursing things when the baby arrives.
Pregnancy is very hard work and very uncomfortable for many months. Treat yourself to a new bedroom to make it a little easier to get to sleep and relax through your pregnancy. After all, when your baby finally arrives, you may not get much chance for sleep at all!
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