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Though it may seem impossible at this point in your pregnancy, sleeping well at night will help tremendously.

Here are some suggestions:

• Practice your relaxation techniques.
• Have your partner give you a gentle, relaxing massage.
• Arrange your pillows under your knees, belly, and shoulders.
• Sleep with a long body pillow.
• Take deep, slow, even breaths.
• Drink warm milk before bed.
• Take a warm, relaxing bath before bed.
• Take long soaks in the tub. The pressure of the water around your body forces fluid out of your tissues and relieves swelling.
• Avoid eating just before bed.
• The hormone progesterone relaxes and slows intestinal movement, and your growing baby and uterus slow down bowel activity. This can create gas, indigestion and constipation.