Poor sleep during pregnancy is not only harmful to the mother but can also lead to health problems for the baby. Therefore, ensuring a good night's sleep for pregnant women is crucial. While medication is not an option for treating sleep problems, dietary adjustments can help. Below are some dietary recommendations for pregnant women experiencing sleep difficulties.

I. Xiaomi

Millet is slightly cold in nature and sweet in taste. It has a very good effect on stimulating appetite and promoting sleep. Cooking millet into porridge and drinking some before bed every night can help you fall asleep peacefully. Pregnant women can also have a very good sleep-inducing effect by eating some millet porridge at night.

II. Fruits

As the months go by, a pregnant woman's body becomes increasingly cumbersome. If she is very active during the day, she may feel tired and have difficulty falling asleep at night. In such cases, eating apples, bananas, or pears can help. These fruits are alkaline and can help relax muscles, resulting in a very good sleep-inducing effect.

III. Sour Jujube Seed Porridge

Crush an appropriate amount of jujube seeds, boil them in water to make a soup, then remove the dregs. Use the jujube seed soup to cook rice into porridge. Drinking some before bed has a very good sleep-inducing effect.

IV. Sugar Water

If the inability to fall asleep is due to irritability or anger, you can drink some sugar water. Fructose will be converted into serotonin in the body. Serotonin has the effect of inhibiting the cerebral cortex, which can help pregnant women fall asleep in a short time.

V. Lotus Seed Powder Porridge

Remove the outer shell from cooked lotus seeds and crush them. Then cook the lotus seed powder with japonica rice to make porridge. Eating some every night can help you sleep very well.

The above is a brief introduction to "what to eat if you have trouble sleeping," and we believe you now have a better understanding. If pregnant women have trouble sleeping at night, they can eat more of the foods mentioned above, which can have a good sleep-inducing effect. At the same time, to ensure a good night's sleep every night, pregnant women need to maintain good sleep habits, such as avoiding watching overly stimulating movies or TV shows, and also ensuring a good sleep environment.