Ways to turn Your Bad Dreams upside down while Pregnant

Dreaming is a normal phenomenon, and most of us dream when we are fast asleep. However, sometimes these dreams may not be happy or positive ones. Instead of dreams, some of us even have nightmares. Just like dreams, this is also very common. But if you have nightmares during pregnancy, it may become a cause for concern. Let us find out what may cause nightmares during pregnancy and also learn various ways in which you may keep such experiences at bay, in the following article.

The human mind is very complex, and it keeps storing memories in it. Many studies are going on to understand and interpret the human dreams. However, no substantial proof has been found that clearly states why we have certain kinds of dream. But it has been observed that these ethereal images that you see while sleeping may be a result of your thoughts, memories, anxieties and may pop up in your mind in the form of a dream or nightmare. When it is a positive or happy experience, it is termed ‘dream’, and when it is a negative or disturbing experience, it is termed ‘nightmare’.

If you are pregnant, then you must be thinking if nightmares are common during pregnancy or not. Well, there is no doubt that your body goes through many physical and emotional changes during pregnancy and sometimes these changes lead to various kinds of disturbances in your sleep. Hence, these disrupted sleeping schedules and sleep-patterns may make you more prone to having nightmares.

1. Changing Hormones

It may sound a bit strange, but your changing pregnancy hormones may make you have nightmares. This may happen because of the hormone called cortisol. The level of this hormone starts increasing as you become pregnant and it may reach its peak during labour. This particular hormone may be responsible for triggering that part of your brain that may make you see weird or scary images during sleep. Hence, you may have nightmares.

2. Anxiety

It is extremely normal for a pregnant woman to feel anxious. There are so many reasons to be stressed about during pregnancy. For example, you will be concerned about your baby’s health and well-being, the birthing process, your health, etc. But stressing or being anxious won’t help. Anxiety issues may affect your sleep and result in disrupted sleep. This may lead to negative thoughts and emotions, which may culminate into nightmares.

3. Sleep Issues

If you face sleep issues during pregnancy, you are likely to have nightmares. The occurrence of sleep issues is due to changing hormones, increasing weight, pressure on your abdominal region, etc. And all these problems may increase your chances of waking up at night and thus may lead to sleep troubles. Therefore, you may have more chances of having nightmares in the second trimester of your pregnancy.

If you forget these nightmares after waking up, then it is not a problem. However, if you reminisce about them, it may lead to stress and anxiety. Any kind of stress or anxiety is not good for you or your unborn child. Therefore, you may have to look for ways and means to control your negative emotions and feelings that make you experience nightmares in the first place.

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