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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 am in 9th month of pregnancy and most of the times by baby kicks at extreme left or extreme right instead of front and i am not able to sleep on sides because the side that touches the bed gets lot of kicks. I am worried if sleeping on side is putting pressure on my baby. Please guide me it is severely affecting my sleep

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Sleeping on one side especially on left side is recommended than sleeping on back. No, sleeping on side will not put any pressure on your baby. ...  Read More

Someone very close to me has been dealing with serious sleep issues. They barely sleep 2-3 hours, and sometimes stay awake for 2–3 days straight. I feel stress or past trauma might be involved, but they don’t really talk about it. I’m genuinely worried and don’t know how to help anymore. Any recommendations or advice would really mean a lot.

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Hello hi sleep is the most important thing in our daily routine.So those who are having sleep difficulties has to get evaluated to rule out the root cause of disturbance.Its so important to fix this a ...  Read More

If female orgasms does early is that true that than the pregnancy chances are very low please answer my question

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I am unable to get proper sleep since last 4 to 5 days. My sleep cycle seems disturbed where I am either sleeping at 3 am or 6 am at morning and hence waking up at noon. This is sudden and haven't experienced such symptoms before. My normal sleep cycle is 11 pm to 8 am, somewhere around those timings of proper 8 hours. Due to poor sleep, I am feeli

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This kind of sudden sleep disturbance is very common due to stress and anxiety , improves well with the right approach 😊 Feel free to consult me directly ,I’ll help you get your sleep cy ...  Read More

Due to early morning shift & mental stress, I can't sleep properly for 6+ hours continuously. I got married & am planning for kids. If I use Loricon to treat sleep, does it have impact on me? Like, pregnancy delay OR sperm low count Help me

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Please consult a doctor before starting any anti anxiety pills as they can be habit forming. ...  Read More

No matter how much I try, all I get are negative thoughts about myself. I hate myself to the core. I hate myself with all of my heart. But, I'm trying to do better. I'm hitting the gym. Trying to eat right. I stopped taking my meds since none of them were helping me. I was on lithium 300mg (m and n), voxitine 10mg, clonazepam 0.5mg, clomipramine 75

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Hi, you need to continue medicines. Consult online for tre ...  Read More

I have been trying to sleep properly, even I sleep for good number of hours, it doesn’t make me feel better. It feels like i can sleep more. My focus so much distorted. In the morning, I feel I don't eat anything my body crashes. I already had taken the course of vitamin D and B12 my thyroid was normal when I checked it for another time. Thou

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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

Not able to get sleep even after 4 am even though I'm trying to sleep from 11 onwards. For the last 2 years it is like that . My mind is overwhelmed with necessary and unnecessary thoughts all the time at nite.when iam trying not to think then thoughts become 2x. This lack of sleep makes me sick

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Hi, medicines can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Waking up around 1:00am to 2:30 am Everyday and no sleep and no tension .. I am 70 years old Request for tablets or any medicines

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Tab quitipine25 one at night with tab clonazepam 0.5 one ...  Read More

I want to know which age is suitable for pregnancy and it's related to breast cancer I want to know which age first pregnancy should happen please explain fully

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There is no fixed age to conceive. Consult please. ...  Read More

If someone taking Glotret-20 on alternative days and missed periods...pregnancy should be terminate or can keep going with that?

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High chance of congenital malformations is baby so pls discuss and decide.better not to continue pregnancy. ...  Read More

Doctor ive did my office audit at night 7pm to 6am ,also I've worked from morning on that same day, from next day I've been feeling no sleep ,red eyes, fatigue,body pains going and coming Iam unable to sleep from 2 days Please suggest me what to do

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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

My mother is having ecospirin 75 mg for more than a year now . she also had a history of portal vein thrombosis and she was having warf. Recently after an investigation it is found that she is ANA positive.She is not having proper sleep for more than 3 years so can she have melatonin 5mg tablet along with ecospirin ?

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Haan, generally melatonin low dose (3–5 mg) ecosprin 75 mg ke saath li ja sakti hai, direct major interaction nahi hota. Lekin aapke case me thoda cautious rehna zaroori hai. Aapki mother ko portal v ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have been feeling stressed and worried most of the time. I am not getting proper deep sleep, and I wake up feeling tired with heavy eyes and fatigue. I also have a habit of smoking, and I want to quit, but I find it difficult especially when I feel stressed. These issues are affecting my daily routine and energy levels. I would li

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You need to consult the doctor ...  Read More

I am currently going through a very tough period i am unable to sleep on time i dont want to sleep till 4 am then sometimes i got wakeup at 8 am then the rest of the day is very low for me and i am suffering religious ocd at a next level right now i am on medication nexito 15 but i am going through very tough period mentally so my questions is pls

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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

Hi , I have anxiety and sleeping issues because of my cystitis issues. Can't concentrate on my daily life and also have anxiety issues. Am also trying for pregnancy. Taking quitipin half dose at night from past 1month but want to know if Doxepin is more safe or not? Can anyone prescribe me doxepin tablet??

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Different people respond to different medications depending on the symptoms and individual response. Doxepin might increase urinary stasis and worsen your cystitis. Consult a psychiatrist and get the ...  Read More

I am 33 year old woman with two kids. I have been facing sleep issues for many years. One day I'll sleep and will not sleep for many days as I keep overthinking, i have childhood trauma. I was under brahmi caps and other medications which I lost and don't know its name as well. Can you please help me if I can only take brahmi caps? Or what are the

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Thanks for trusting Ayurved and drawing benefits. 13 pillars of health and fitness i.e 1) Diet 2) sleep 3) Brahmacharya.. It just means u need alignment. Only Nidra nash means core health disturb. ...  Read More

I have been having sleep problems from past 2 years and to fix this i have been taking melatonin for 4 months and seen improvement in my sleep can i take melatonin forever because i get insomnia from not taking it .

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

Hi Doctor, I have been experiencing sleep issues for the past few days. I am unable to fall asleep on time, and even when I do, I don’t feel well-rested. I feel tired in the morning. Can I use melatonin tablets for this? Please advise.

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I was sleeping in the cab and I could feel myself awake and move but I couldn't open my eyes. It felt like being locked in my sleep. It took me a lot of effort to open my eyes. I have no headache or numbness. My bp is fine. Why did this happen? Please tell. I am concerned.

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As per ypur history, if it was a single time episode- nothing to ne worried of (as you already ruled out head ache/ other neurological symptoms) It is probably Sleep paralysis - which we see in REM Sl ...  Read More

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