Insomnia in third trimester

Question

Hi FTM here at week 31. I had sleep problems starting 2nd trimester but during that period i can at least fall asleep (only issue that period was waking up 1-2 times middle of night and can’t get back to sleep after) . Am in 3rd trim now and I could barely sleep despite going to bed at 10.30pm. It’s so tiring as I still have work the next day. Often awake till 1-3am. Tried relaxing music and it didn’t work. Sometimes it’s due to baby being active that keep me awake. It got so bad that i rely on drowsy antihistamine to knock myself out twice every week to get proper sleep. Any tips?

Anonymous · Answer

Hello! I’m also a FTM in my third trimester now and also facing this situation but I guess it’s normal. I just endure it and try to pass my day 🥲 sometimes I will just take a quick nap during lunch time or in public transport/car if I have a seat on MRT/bus. It’s indeed tiring but please hang on! I played relaxing music before sleep but it only work sometimes, which is better than nothing for me. Otherwise, I will take a day off from work to sleep in longer or afternoon nap to recover my sleep 🥲 I also will tell baby to let mommy sleep because mommy is really tired and have to work the next day. Glad that he listened and stop kicking.