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INFOGRAPHIC: The ultimate guide to sleep during pregnancy

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For some, getting a good night's rest while pregnant can be hard to come by. In fact, a reported 78% of women actually find that their sleep gets disrupted during pregnancy.

This, however, can make what should be a wonderful pregnancy slightly more challenging, while also having negative effects during childbirth.

Check out this ultimate guide to sleep during pregnancy to make things just a little easier for you and your little one.



Courtesy of Pregnancy Pillows.

Sources: MedlinePlus, National Sleep Foundation, What to Expect, Spine-health, Science Daily, women'shealth.gov, Psych Central, NCBI.

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