How to Get a Better Night's Sleep While Pregnant

Pregnancy can do a real number on your ability to get a good night's rest. We'll help you recoup those much-needed zzz's.

By Kathleen M. Reilly

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You knew sleepless nights were part of the new-mom deal, but you may not have anticipated they would begin before your baby was born. Between contending with a growing belly, stress about getting everything done in time, and all those bathroom runs, it's miraculous that expectant women manage to catch any shut-eye. Another sleep saboteur: fluctuating pregnancy hormones, which interfere with your natural nighttime rhythm. Fortunately, you don't need to slog through the months ahead in a state of exhaustion. Check out these solutions for whatever's keeping you up at night.

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