I feel sooo sleepy all the time in first tri, easily 10-11 hrs and still tired. MIL says itna sona theek nahi. Does sleeping extra cause any problem for baby or its fine?
I used to worry that sleeping 10 hours a day would somehow harm the baby or make me lazy! But my doctor reassured me that sleeping is actually healing and safe. Just make sure you are sleeping on your side, preferably the left side, as that is best for blood flow.
Your progesterone levels are high, which naturally makes you very drowsy. Sleeping more is generally safe and helps lower blood pressure, but too much lying down can sometimes cause sluggish digestion or back pain. Talk to your doctor to find a good balance of rest and light movement.
I slept a lot because of fatigue, but my doctor advised me to balance it with mild walking so my blood sugar levels stayed stable. Extra sleep is fine, but make sure you are not just lying down all day, keeping a little active is great for gestational diabetes.
Honestly, with twins, I was practically a sleeping beauty in my first trimester and my husband thought I had hibernated! Sleep as much as you can now, because once the babies come, sleep becomes a luxury. It is completely safe and normal.
Our elders always say that resting well helps the baby grow. My gynac also confirmed that the body is working double-time to build the placenta, which drains all your energy. So sleeping more is just your body's natural demand, don't feel guilty about it.
