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Light therapy: Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, has been shown to reduce the effects of insomnia among pregnant people with depression.Psychotherapy is particularly helpful for people who have insomnia and at least one comorbid mental health condition. Psychotherapy: Studies suggest that psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), may improve sleep quality during and after pregnancy.Taking a prenatal supplement that contains iron and folate can help to prevent RLS. Prenatal supplements: Pregnant people with low levels of certain vitamins and minerals have a higher risk of restless legs syndrome.Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any medications while pregnant.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), occasional use of common OTC sleep aids like Unisom (doxylamine) and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) has not been linked to birth defects.

Antacids may help to relieve nighttime GERD symptoms and improve sleep. GERD is not uncommon during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, the growing fetus pressing against your stomach, changes in diet, and decreased muscle tone in the muscle that keeps acid from coming up from the stomach. Many people with GERD also have trouble falling asleep. This leads to symptoms like heartburn, hoarseness, chest pain, and nausea. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Sometimes referred to as acid reflux, this disorder causes food and stomach acid to back up into your esophagus (food tube).
