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How to properly sleep during pregnancy if more movement feel during sleep on left side। Then how to sleep? Pls help Pregnant 33week

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Sleep on back.... Or else prefer left lateral position ... Read More

Is it necessary to sleep on your left side during pregnancy? Can I sleep on right side or on back as left side sleeping making me uncomfortable and even I couldn't able to sleep? I am 15 weeks pregnant.

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Is it okay to sleep / lie on the stomach in the first trimester of pregnancy? What if someone is used to sleeping in that position only?

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No it is not safe position.Try to lie down in left lateral position. ... Read More

It's my first month of pregnancy and I am unable to sleep during night properly. Is there any tips I can follow to get good sleep?

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Avoid TV and screen time at bed time Walk after dinner have a light meal And you don't sleep in the afternoon A tired body will automatically fall asleep ... Read More

Hello, im currently in my 35th week of pregnancy. I have read and was advised to sleep on my left side. However, im more comfortable sleeping on the right side. I can feel increased fetal movements while sleeping on my right side. Would that be a problem for the baby inside if I continue sleeping on my right side? Please suggest.

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The best sleep position during pregnancy is “SOS” (sleep on side). Even better is to sleep on your left side. Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach ... Read More

Is it necessary to sleep at left side in pregnancy.. Can i sleep to right side it is comfortable for me

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No, it is not compulsory to sleep only on the left side during pregnancy. Left-side sleeping is preferred, especially in the later months, because it improves blood flow to the baby and reduces pressu ... Read More

At 16+ weeks pregnancy, is it absolutely a must to sleep on your side? Or we can still sleep on back ?

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Mostly lateral but sometimes can sleep flat also ... Read More

Hello I'm 15 weeks pregnant. I've read somewhere that you should sleep to your left in pregnancy. But I'm not able to fall asleep on the left side. I can only sleep straight. Will there be any problem if I sleep straight in my pregnancy?

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No problem Sleep the way u want at 15 weeks of pregnancy ... Read More

Hello doctor , I'm in my 4th month of pregnancy. Everyone are suggesting me to sleep on left side, but I'm unable to sleep on left for longer duration. But I can sleep comfortably on right side . Can u please let me know is there any problem of sleeping like this ..

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You can sleep either of the side which you are comfortable.. shift the position after sitting up to other side that will be better.. ... Read More

Is it necesaary to sleep on right or left side.can i not sleep on my back,m in 5 month of pregnancy.

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I’ve been having difficulty sleeping at night, and my recent blood test showed a slightly low magnesium level (1.8 mg/dL). Could this be contributing to my sleep issues?

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Yes, low magnesium can contribute to poor sleep. Magnesium helps regulate melatonin and calms the nervous system (via GABA activity), so even a mild deficiency can cause difficulty falling or staying ... Read More

I am not getting proper sleep from 2 months onwards some times 3 days continuously brain is totally active not sleepy trying very hard still not getting sleep

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Two months of sleep difficulty needs proper assessment to look for anxiety, stress, medication or thyroid issues or other causes consult me so we can go through your sleep pattern and symptoms and dec ... Read More

I wake up in the middle of the night despite having slept on time. Even if I sleep late, I still end up waking up in the middle of the night. When I finally wake up in the morning, my jaw is clenched, like I do it in my sleep. I've been going through this issue for well over a year now. I'm scared.

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Waking up repeatedly at night along with jaw clenching for over a year can be associated with stress or anxiety, but it can also have physical or sleep-related causes. It would be better not to assume ... Read More

I work throughout the day and feel tired at night, so I fall asleep quickly. However, I wake up after 3-4 hours of sleep with racing thoughts and then have difficulty falling asleep again. It usually takes me 1-1.5 hours to fall back asleep. Because of this, I don't get good quality sleep and feel very tired and restless the next morning. This has

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Sleep disturbances can be due to many factors . We need complete history taking and evaluation for this . Need to run few test also like CBC , Thyroid levels , vit D3 , vit B 12, etc .. ... Read More

My blood test reports are fine like vit d3, b12, thyroid, cbc, glucose everything is normal HB is 11 but I sleep for more than 12 hours and feel that I have slept properly. I am unable to get up before and if I get up, I get headache, acidity and stay drizzy I had melatonin tablet but it didn't work it effected my memory and I had modafinil also i

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Your symptoms — sleeping 12+ hours, feeling unrested, morning headache, dizziness, and HB of 11 — point to hypersomnia, possibly worsened by mild anemia. Even with normal thyroid/B12/D3, condition ... Read More

3 years before consulted doctor for sleep issues and he initially gave 15 mg mirtazapine and later reduced to 7.5 mg and continuously took for 3 years. I myself stopped it now almost 60 days. Again I am having sleep issues morning tiredness etc. Weight lost nearly 4 to 5 kgs. Can I restart mirtaz 7.5 mg

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Consult immediately mam ... Read More

I am currently pregnant ... I want to discontinue my pregnancy.......... suggest me abortion pills...

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Abortion pill is not prescribed online. Consult local gynecologist for termination. ... Read More

Why I sleep too much, I sleep for more than 8-9 hours. Do I have any illness? If yes then what should I do

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have been experiencing this sleep problem for the past four to five years and also life style habits like improper timing food finally I got gastritis now only I am changing everything but the sleep problem doesn't change during night Im overthinking so much that why I cannot sleep what will I do and also 4 to 5 years iam not sleeping at ryt tym

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Yeah, its due to sedentary lifestyles. You need to make a fixed schedule for sleeping and follow it.daily excercise and yoga may helps a lot.reduce stimulants strictly like caffeinated drinks (tea,cof ... Read More

I am 49 years old and at my paramenopause. last night i urinated in my sleep. The same thing happened once about 2-3 years ago. Last year my sugar was 5.9. no thyroid Is this normal?

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If it is persistent, repeated and affects day to day life and sleep. Then u need further evaluation ... Read More

Hi. Im almost 16 weeks pregnant. My nose gets stuffy and blocked while sleeping at night so sometimes i use otrivin. Is using otrivin safe during pregnancy?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

I'm 29 years old , and i have a 2 year old boy , since his birth my sleep disturbed me so much , he wakes at night multiple times daily, this is the reason, my sleep was disturbed terribly 😣 and my son had congenital unilateral hydronephrosis and recently it becomes large , he went a pyeloplasty surgery,3 months back , so that I'm so much s

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I was recently diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency (151 pg/mL) and vitamin D insufficiency (21.9 ng/mL). After starting methylcobalamin 1500 µg daily (Nurokind Forte Z) and vitamin D3 60,000 IU weekly about 10 days ago, I've developed fragmented, non-restorative sleep with early-morning awakenings (3:30–4:30 AM), often with vivid dream

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Methylcobalamin at high doses can activate the nervous system and disturb sleep — this is a known side effect. Make sure you're taking both B12 and Vitamin D in the morning with breakfast, not at ni ... Read More

My daughter is 11 months . After her birth from the next day she doesn't sleep at night.She sleep at 3 or 4 am at night but gets up several times for feeding. After 6 months also same problem.In the day time also hardly she sleeps for 3 - 4 hours. Presently now she gets up at 10 o clock in the morning again sleep at 1:30 pm or 2:00 pm( may be half

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Lot of child play in night. Nothing abnormal. ... Read More

I am having sleep issues, sleeping at odd hours. There is no fixed time. I feel very little energy to do the normal things. Fatigue, gastric issues and mood swings. Lost interest in many things. Feels like just surviving the day

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Hi, thanks for reaching out. What you’re describing sounds like your mind and body are running on survival mode. Irregular sleep can worsen fatigue and mood, but loss of interest and just “getting thr ... Read More

Hello My baby is 35 days old. From the last couple of days he is refusing to sleep, even though he is tired, he is demanding feed sleep for 10-15 mins Max, play for a few mins then feed and the cycle continues. After every feed he is spilling milk sometimes curd like, sometimes transparent liquid, amount also varies. I am not sure what to do. He co

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If weight and other vitals are normal, nothing to worry about. This is a temporary phase. Visit a pediatrician for check up and confirmation ... Read More

Having sleep problem at night with hot splashes. Which kind of doctor to consult for sleep problems

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I had too much hope with clonidine for sleep.doctor prescribed 75mcg. half of the 150mcg every night.instant release. I added self magnesium glycinate melatonin From last three nights I was sleeping only for 1 or 2 hours. Before adding clonidine I was sleeping well around 6 hours? What can be reason? Have you ever seen such? Does it cause insomnia

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It usually helps improve sleep rather than causing insomnia. ... Read More

I am waking up unrefreshed for last seven eight months ,, especially after lunch I feel even more sleepy and tired ... did all check thyroid , glucose (pradinal, post pradinal) , cortisol, testosterone, iron profile , luetnizing hormone ,sex hormone binding globulin , all CBC , liver function test , echo , ecg, chest x ray , ultrasound abdomen sc

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Yes you should consult ENT Surgeon and physically examine ... Read More

Lmp is may 20 and I missed my periods so I have done pregnancy test on 22 June and I got two dark line . So when should I visit to doctor ? And after 2 days missed periods is it possible of pregnancy positive??

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You should and you can visit a doctor or consult online through practo . The next step is to check the development and location and fetal well being by hear beat etc in usg . Consult online for better ... Read More

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