What to do if you have insomnia after pregnancy?

      Changes in the eating habits of expectant mothers will also affect the quality of sleep during pregnancy. Therefore, a balanced diet is important. Some expectant mothers have drastic changes in their tastes during pregnancy, but they must try to avoid stress-causing foods, such as coffee , tea, fried food, etc.

　　How to avoid insomnia?

　　1. Don’t eat gassy foods

　　Some foods produce more gas during digestion, causing bloating and preventing normal sleep. Such as beans, cabbage, onions, green cabbage, Brussels sprouts, green peppers, eggplants, potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro, corn, bananas, bread, citrus fruits and drinks and desserts with xylitol (sweetener) added.

　　2. Don’t eat spicy or salty food before going to bed

　　Spicy foods such as chili peppers, garlic, and raw onions can cause heartburn and indigestion in some people, which can interfere with sleep. In addition, high-salt foods can cause people to consume too much sodium ions, causing blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to rise, leading to emotional stress and insomnia. If you already have a history of high blood pressure, eating high-salt foods may cause hypertensive headaches and strokes.

　　3. Don’t eat too greasy food before going to bed

　　Having a rich and greasy dinner, or eating a bunch of high-fat food, will increase the workload of the intestines, stomach, liver, gallbladder and pancreas, irritating nerve Keeping the center in working order can also lead to insomnia. The smartest way is to arrange your biggest meal for breakfast or lunch, and eat a smaller, lighter dinner. For example, make some celery and lily for dinner, which can help you sleep.

　　4. Eat vegetables with high fiber content wisely

　　Vegetables with too thick fiber, such as leeks, garlic sprouts, mustard greens, etc., are not easy to digest. Even if you want to eat them, you should fry them a little and don't add too much oil and salt. Try to eat more boiled, stewed, and steamed food, and less fried and barbecued food. In addition, food should be soft rather than hard, especially when making rice, it should be as soft as possible.

　　I will tell the expectant mother a little recipe to avoid insomnia. Put 50-100 grams of fresh pear peel, orange peel, and banana peel into an unsealed bag and put it next to the pillow. The fragrance of the peel can help the expectant mother sleep.