Sleeping/Insomnia Problems in the First Trimester

[nickieb85]

Okay ladies, so I will be 8 weeks on Sunday and I am having the worst insomnia that I have had in years. I usually can take Tylenol PM (in excess) to help me sleep but since I have become pregnant again I don't know what I can take... Anyone have any suggestions? I figure I can talk to my fertility doctor and ask what I can take for my non-sleeping problem... I have the safe list they gave me at my ultrasound last week, but of course, nothing for sleeping problems.

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Ask your doctor about taking melatonin supplements.  It's a synthetic version of the bodies natural sleep regulating chemical.  

[aly79]

i had insomnia bad with baby elliott the whole pregnancy and all i could do was drink warm milk and play games online and that got me tired it still does to this day i am one of those woman that don't like to take anything at anytime for problems unless its really severe i wish you all the best of luck with your insomnia  

[nickieb85]

Oh wow I was wondering about the Tylenol PM because I used to take it before, because I was prescribed Trazadone (serious tranquilizer) for my terrible insomnia for the last 6 years but it is definitely not safe during pregnancy. I know that Tylenol PM will work but I think I am going to need a longer solution and I go back to my doctor on Friday for a follow up u/s so I will be sure to ask her then :)

[Cyn_x0]

I am 6weeks 5 days and I also have been having terrible insomnia for the past few weeks. Its horrible! I go to my dr on tuesday and plan on asking suggestions

[mami1323]

I had terrible insomnia when I was pregnant.  Mostly in the first trimester.  I think it's due to the changing in hormones.  You can take Tylenol PM during pregnancy, however, my doctor only recommended taking it once or twice a week.  She also said she could prescribe me ambien if the Tylenol didn't work.