The importance of rest in pregnancy is essential for both the health of the future baby and the mother. A research on sleep disorders in the future mother published in the specialized journal Sleep says that Little sleep increases the risk of hypertension in pregnant women.
The pregnant women who sleep six hours or less Each night they would be more likely to suffer from hypertension during the third trimester of pregnancy, while the risk is multiplied by 10 among women who sleep five hours or less.
Hypertension in pregnancy, called preeclampsia, is a complication characterized by an increase in blood pressure during pregnancy that not treated in time can have serious consequences for the mother and affect the development of the baby.
Although more studies are needed to corroborate it, this suggests a strong relationship between acute and severe sleep deprivation and hypertension in pregnancy, with or without preeclampsia.
On the other hand, they also found a higher risk of hypertension in pregnant women who slept a lot, ten hours or more. However, they believe that other triggers such as depression or sleep apnea come into play here.
More than ever, in pregnancy, rest is health. Try to sleep the recommended eight hours a day, for your health and that of your baby. If you are resting, the blood flow will be the best way to get the oxygen and nutrients you need to develop properly.
Keep these in mind simple tricks to achieve a good dream in pregnancy: set a schedule, follow a routine of relaxation at bedtime, create a comfortable environment, avoid distractions such as television or computer, have dinner at least two or three hours before bedtime, exercise during the day and keep caffeine, alcohol and tobacco at bay.
