Pregnacy Hybernation

Now that winter is upon us there are many issues that can be relieved by doing one simple thing.  Some issues include; restlessness, trying to get comfortable, making bathroom runs, winter blues, holiday blues, fatigue, anxiety and cramping. 

The answer is simple.... SLEEP!!! Take a page out of Mrs. Bears book and HYBERNATE for the winter.

All that is needed at least 7-9 hours of beautiful sleep! 

Here are some wonderful tips to gear yourself up for wonderful SLEEP!!!

YOGA
MASSAGE
DEEP BREATHING
MUSCLE RELAXATION
GUIDED IMAGERY
EXCERISE

Certain foods can help with sleeping as well

Cherries
Bananas
Toast
Oatmeal
Warm milk

The best positions for sleeping and how to get comfortable for sleep.

The Best Sleep Position if You’re Pregnant

Sleeping on your back is generally not recommended during pregnancy, particularly during the later months, because the weight of your uterus presses on your spine, intestines and major blood vessels.
Aside from leading to backache, this can reduce circulation to your baby as well as lead to low blood pressure and problems with breathing and digestive upset. Sleeping on your stomach will also become uncomfortable in the later months of pregnancy.
So the best position overall during pregnancy is on your side, and particularly on your left side. This optimizes circulation and blood flow, increasing the amount of nutrients that reach your placenta and baby, while also allowing you to support your back, knees and stomach with pillows.

Sleeping on your side 

Sleeping on your side also prevents neck and back pain and reduces acid reflux, and it also reduces snoring. It's the best position for sleeping during pregnancy, if you sleep on your left side. However, it can be bad for your skin and your breasts.
Side sleeping allows your spine to stay in a fairly neutral position while helping to reduce snoring issues, if present, in some people. However, if you like to put your hand under your head while in this position it can compress nerves in your shoulder and arm, making your fingers numb.
You may also experience some tightness in your shoulder and neck muscles.
Sleeping on your side in the fetal position may lead to even more aches and pains, due to the fact that your body is tightly curled up for hours at a time. As for stomach sleeping, it’s generally regarded as the worst position of all because of the way it distorts the natural curve of your lower spine. Stomach sleeping may also impact your neck and lungs

Doctors induce hybernation in humans for medical reasons.  You can use these techniques to induce a restful winter for both you and your soon to be bundle of joy!