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A New Mattress Could Be The Answer For Pregnant Moms Your body is hard at work, and a good night sleep can be hard to come by. It's a cruel truth of pregnancy. Just when you could or need the most sleep, you lay awake for hours. A new mattress can really help - whether it's providing you with the right support or just giving your growing body some more space! For the best possible night sleep, we recommend placing your focus on a mattress that has memory foam in the top layer of the mattress. When I was carrying my daughter, Remy - I had lower back pain and pressure points that affected the quality sleep I was getting. I swear I could feel my ligaments stretching. I found that choosing a memory foam mattress gave me a more comfortable and restful pregnancy experience. If you're not sure what new mattress you should choose, try asking yourself these questions: 7 Questions To Ask To Find The Best Mattress For Pregnancy Am I currently sleeping well enough to get seven to eight hours of rest at night?
Am I aching in specific places on my body while sleeping, or when I wake up? Do I have to get up at night a lot? (If you are or have been pregnant, the answer to this is most likely yes!) Would I like to feel supported as I sit or stand up from the edge of my mattress, or do I prefer having mattress edges that are flexible as I move on them? What positions does my spouse prefer to sleep in? Do I tend to feel cold or hot when sleeping? Do I or my spouse have any health related conditions that we need to take into consideration? Make sure when discussing with your sales associate, to mention your thoughts behind these questions so they can help you narrow down the selection of mattresses and sleep accessories that are right for you and your spouse. Here are a few suggested mattresses, adjustable bases and mattress protectors based on my own experience. A Few Mattress & Mattress Accessory Suggestions Soft mattresses such as the Tempur-Cloud Luxe Breeze provide the most unique sleep solution available.
A thick memory foam layer will contour to your unique body shape for custom support, and also help keep out allergens that you could be sensitive to during your pregnancy. Its three-part cooling system keeps your body temperature balanced while removing excess moisture at night so you can stay cool and get better sleep!If that doesn't sound like a dreamy night of sleep already, the Breeze is designed with individually pocketed coils for longer support and durability, which means this mattress is going to be there with you to create great sleep happy moments with your new bundle of joy. Other great alternatives are Simmons Beautyrest Black Hybrid Gladney Plush mattress with each coil's tapered top moving as you move positions for consistent support, or a Stearns and Foster Lux Estate Hybrid April-Rose Plush mattress with high density foam layers and breathable vents to create your ideal sleep! During pregnancy, your doctor might recommend dedicating a couple hours throughout the day toward sitting with your legs above your heart to stimulate proper blood flow.
With adjustable beds, such as the Tempur Ergo Plus adjustable base, you can prop your legs up on the lower end of your mattress with the appropriate height for your body - and even adjust the top of your mattress so you can actually sleep on your back (until the second trimester, at least) and breathe easier. If your spouse has a different sleep style and mattress need than you, consider Leggett and Platt's adjustable bed frame for split comfort positions. Night sweats and morning sickness? Do these maladies sound familiar fellow moms? A mattress protector is a must-have sleep accessory during pregnancy, but also just for everyday living. Blocking allergens, irritants, liquids, and stains from your mattress with a protector like Protect-a-Bed's Lux Living Premium Elite mattress protector will help keep your mattress clean, promote great hygiene and protect it if your water breaks unexpectedly. If you're eyeing even more comfort and protection, the Ultimate Bamboo Quilted Waterproof mattress protector is protection with style!
Growing a baby sure made me feel like a superhero - and having the best mattress by my side (literally) every night, made my pregnancy journey the most memorable experience of my life. For more of my go-to pregnancy sleep tips, and here's six sleep accessories I couldn't live without during my pregnancies. And, leave a comment below to share how you chose the best mattress for your pregnancy! $create(Sys.UI._UpdateProgress, {"associatedUpdatePanelId":"placeholderblogbody_1_placeholderblogcomments_0_upComments","displayAfter":500,"dynamicLayout":true}, null, null, $get("placeholderblogbody_1_placeholderblogcomments_0_ProgressProducts"));Bachelorette parties down the hall. The sleep gods have their work cut out for them if you're expecting to snooze well while staying at a hotel. We've compiled one of the most comprehensive guides available to sleeping in a hotel, covering everything from what you should ask when you're booking the room to how you can swiftly take care of noisemakers so you can get back to sleep.
Ensure that you get a quiet room. Two requests are absolutely vital and pretty widely known when selecting your hotel room: a room on an upper floor and away from the elevators. But some other tried-and-true tips from frequent hotel guests could doubly ensure a peaceful experience. - Booking a room midway down a hallway. This is generally the quietest part of the floor, as it's away from the ice and vending machines, guest laundry facilities, exits, housekeeping closets, and other places where noise can be made. - Asking for a room on the concierge or suite level, if the hotel has one. Sometimes those rooms have taller ceilings, giving you a little more air space from the people above you. - Avoiding rooms facing a pool. While the view might be pretty, pools can be late-night gathering places -- despite posted closing times -- and noise echoes off water. - Asking what time the trash is collected if there are dumpsters or recycling bins outside your windows. If the time is too early for your liking, get a different room.
- Requesting a room at the back of a low-rise hotel. They are generally quieter (especially if they're away from the parking lot). Even if the view is poor, the peace is worth it. - Getting a room at least two or three levels above banquet rooms, bars or other public spaces if the hotel has them. You'd be surprised how many floors a pulsating and thumping bass beat can penetrate. How to Get the Best Hotel Room 8. Ask if the hotel is undergoing or has recently completed renovations. Usually these are done in segments -- a floor or section at a time. You want to avoid floors that are adjacent to those currently being updated. But you do want to be on a renovated floor -- which will usually be cleaner, smell better, and have newer beds and linens. 9. Inquire whether guestrooms have blackout shades. These are the heavy, thick curtains that keep the light out, and you want to have them. 10. Make sure yours is a non-smoking room. If you're not a smoker, the scent of old cigarette smoke will keep you from feeling at ease (awake or asleep).
11. Ask about pillow options. If you're vulnerable to neck or back pain from using the wrong pillow, find out if pillows with different levels of firmness are available. Some hotels stock firmer ones in guestroom closets, or have a secret stash at the front desk. If the hotel doesn't offer what you need, consider bringing yours from home. 12. Request two beds if you're traveling with a friend. You'll get a more peaceful night's sleep if you snooze alone than you will if you bunk with someone you're not accustomed to being next to. Five Things You Should Never Do at a HotelUncomfortable as they can be, wadding little bits of foam in your ears is far less annoying than being kept up all night by noise.They are for your eyes what earplugs are for your ears -- and they're especially important if your room doesn't have blackout curtains. 15. Bring your own sheets. If you have space to pack them, your own set of sheets could help you sleep better, as you're already used to their feel and scent.
They also are helpful for folks with skin sensitivities who are worried about the detergents or bleach used to clean hotel linens. 16. Or at least bring your own pillowcase. If packing a whole extra set of sheets isn't an option, bring the pillowcase from your bed back home, to enjoy its worn-in feeling and familiar smell. 17. Spray your room. The chemicals used to clean hotel rooms or launder sheets can be a little overpowering. Add your own scent with a spritz or two of a gentle linen spray you bring from home. (Consider one with a lavender scent, which is known to be soothing; here's one travel-size option from Amazon.) 10 Travel Essentials You Can Find in the Trash 18. Don't read, eat or work in bed. Admittedly, this is not always possible, as seating can be limited in a hotel room. But try not to use your bed to do anything but sleep. 19. Don't eat a humongous dinner late at night. A belly that's churning away digesting a big meal interferes with your ability to sleep soundly.
20. Ready a small nightcap. poll say a glass of wine before bed helps ensure a good night's sleep at a hotel. Too much alcohol can inhibit sleep, though, so keep it moderate.A small cup of chamomile tea or other warm, non-caffeinated beverage can induce sleep. Don't drink too big a mug, though, else you'll get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. 22. Silence your cell phone notifications. Especially if you're in a different time zone than your friends and family, people could be trying to contact you when you're trying to sleep. Turn off notification sounds for texts, emails and calls before you go to bed so you're not disturbed. 23. Decide how you'll mask outside sounds. Commonly referred to as white noise, sound masking involves adding a non-intrusive artificial sound to your sleep environment in order to drown out other noise. Running the fan in the room's air-conditioning unit is one option. Don't Miss Top Travel Tips -- Sign Up for Our Newsletters
24. Hang the "do not disturb" sign on the outside doorknob. This is especially important if you're planning to sleep in. Some housekeepers start their service at 8 a.m. or earlier. If your room doesn't have a "do not disturb" sign, request one from the front desk. 25. Set backup wakeup calls. How many times have you set an unfamiliar alarm clock, only to wake up the next morning in a rush because it never went off (or awakened in the middle of the night worrying it wouldn't work)? For greater peace of mind, use two alarms -- such as the hotel's wakeup call service, or your cell phone, wristwatch or travel alarm clock. 26. Take a warm bath. In addition to providing relaxation, a bath lowers your body temperature slightly (once you get out and come back to a cool hotel room), which can help you sleep better. 27. Adjust the room temperature. Generally speaking, most people sleep better in a cooler room. Set the thermostat to just slightly cool -- you don't want to shiver.
If you prefer an open window (not always an option), just open it a crack -- too much could allow cold air and noise to waft in. 28. Turn the bathroom light on. If you get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom at home, you know you can make it there, do your thing and get back to bed half asleep. That's harder to accomplish in an unfamiliar hotel room. Keep the bathroom light on and shut the door, just to help you see your way with minimally intrusive light. Alternately, you could bring a small nightlight with you. 29. Choose a non-controversial show or soothing music if you must keep the television or radio on before bed. That means no horror flicks, war documentaries or Rage Against the Machine on your iPod. And keep the volume down so you don't disturb your neighbors. 15 Things Your Hotel Won't Tell YouBeing out of your element can be stressful. Take some deep, slow breaths before bed to help you relax and unwind tense muscles. 31. Don't wait to report noise.
Hotel rooms have notoriously thin walls,you’re your neighbors may not realize their conversations are crystal clear to you. Sometimes a quick pound on the wall will do the trick to quiet down a noisy neighbor. (See When the Hotel Guest Next Door Won't Shut Up.) If you're not comfortable doing so, just ring the hotel front desk. They'll phone the guest or send security personnel to the room with a warning. Excessive noise or repeated warnings could result in the guest being asked to leave. 32. Ask to move rooms. All hotels should give a guest the option of relocating to a quieter room if uncontrollable noise -- such as traffic, a humming ice machine or the elevator -- is persistent. Of course, it's not exactly peaceful to have to pack up your belongings and relocate in the middle of the night, and the hotel might be sold out. But this is an ideal solution for the next morning if you're staying in a hotel for multiple nights. 33. Get out of bed if you can't sleep. This is a good all-around rule, for traveling or at home.