Will lack of sleep harm my baby?

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I can only sleep 4-5hrs per night since I've been about 2 weeks pregnant (I'm now 13 weeks) and I'm concerned about it.

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Wont harm baby; I’ve had insomnia for years and didn’t get any better with being pregnant.. 27 weeks and still surviving on 5-6 hours of interrupted sleep.

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I had severe insomnia with my first. I would only sleep 9pm-2am every night. Baby is fine.

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I have had an awful time sleeping my whole pregnancy. I’m 40 weeks tomorrow and have still had a really healthy pregnancy. When I told my doctor about my sleeping problems she told me it’s very normal and recommended unisom which has helped a LOT. I normally hate sleep medicine bc it makes me feel drunk and drowsy but doesn’t help me sleep, yet unisom doesn’t do any of that to me just helps me fall/stay asleep.

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No, that's fine. It's just not great for you. Many women have lack of sleep throughout their pregnancy, especially if they got pregnant shortly after giving birth and have a baby to look after. For your own sake, go to bed as early as possible and try to get as much sleep as you can. Because it might not harm Baby, but lack of sleep can harm you. It'll increase stress levels and lower your immune system. Which means you're much more likely to get infections or any kind of illness etc.

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Baby will be fine. Are you able to take a few naps during the day?

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No

Will lack of sleep harm my baby?

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