Preparing for labor - napping?
I have a question about napping in the afternoon. I am 38 weeks pregnant and my midwife has advised me to begin going to be early in case of labor beginning in the early morning. However, I find myself very tired around 2 in the afternoon and often nap. This leads to difficulties sleeping during the night and even falling asleep. Should I try to stay awake all day until bedtime, or should I nap when I feel tired during the day?
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Permalink Reply by Dominique sMITH on -
I am 37 weeks and I find myself very tired in the morning, noon and night! I think I'm at that stage where sleeping is almost impossible. I would love to nap during the day but then I know I'm not going to be able to sleep later at night. I do fear going into labor and being exhausted from lack of sleep! I say listen to your body, I'm a first time mom. I'm learning new things daily but if you can get comfortable and take a 30min-1hour nap I say go for it :). I hope this helps....
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Permalink Reply by yogamama777 on -
I agree with Dominique! Listen to your body. I'm also at 37 weeks and just take the napping thing day by day. I try to keep the naps between 20-45 minutes, though. Anything longer than that keeps me up late, too. :) It's good that you feel like a nap that early in the afternoon. My nap time usually arrives around 5pm or so (which explains why it interferes with bedtime).
Enjoy the last few weeks. We're almost there!
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Permalink Reply by Coralissa on -
Hi Ladies!!!! I'm 38 1/2 weeks and I too need my afternoon nap. I live in Vegas and it's getting soooo hot that it makes me even more tired. Listening to your body is key so I usually take a nap mid-day from anywhere to 15-45 min. I need it because my sleep at night is always interrupted by going to the bathroom like 4 times! So excited for all of us! I'm a first time mom and having a home water birth. Would love to hear how your births went!
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