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Difficulty Sleeping At 20 Weeks Pregnant
Inability to sleep; Dyssomnia; Sleeplessness; Wakefulness
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Try changing your nighttime sleeping habits and other behavior before taking drugs for insomnia. For example:
- Avoid emotional upset or stressful situations before bedtime.
- Avoid using alcohol in the evening. Avoid caffeine for at least 8 hours before bedtime. Give up smoking, because nicotine is a stimulant.
- Eat a light snack before bedtime.
- Establish a regular bedtime, but don't go...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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