Episode 16·Pregnancy·4:05
I Stopped Sleeping at 30 Weeks: The Honest Story
Unpacking why sleep becomes elusive in late pregnancy and how to find relief.
I Stopped Sleeping at 30 Weeks: The Honest Story
Unpacking why sleep becomes elusive in late pregnancy and how to find relief.
Hear the full episode in the app →Exploring why sleep falls apart at 30 weeks and how to navigate those sleepless nights. Practical tips for battling third-trimester insomnia.
In this episode
Why does sleep evaporate when you hit the 30-week mark? It's not just you — it's a biological roller coaster many face during late pregnancy. Join Sophie as she unpacks why sleep becomes a nightly battle and explores practical strategies to find relief, from combating restless legs to tackling the myth of "just wait until the baby comes."
Things to Try Tonight
- Adopt the 'Left-Side Vascular Unloading' position with supportive pillows.
- Try the 'Two-Hour Fluid Cutoff' and calf stretch to reduce nighttime bathroom trips.
- Engage in a relaxing routine using CBT-I strategies to ease back to sleep at unusual hours.
- pregnancy
- third-trimester
- insomnia
- sleep
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