Improve Sleep with Gentle Rhythmic Lifestyle Adjustments
Can’t fall asleep at night? Waking up frequently or feeling unrested? Many pregnant women struggle with poor sleep, especially in the later months. Hormonal shifts, nighttime trips to the bathroom, emotional stress, and physical discomfort can disrupt your body’s natural rhythm.
At Physic Ebisu, we offer natural, drug-free care to help improve your sleep quality through bodywork, hormonal balance, and lifestyle support.
How Hormones and Nutrition Affect Sleep
The sleep hormone melatonin is produced from serotonin, which in turn depends on the amino acid tryptophan. Nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and folate are essential to this process. A deficiency in any of these can impact your body’s ability to produce calming, sleep-promoting hormones. Eating a balanced diet rich in these nutrients is especially important during pregnancy.
Light and Autonomic Rhythm
Blue light from smartphones or laptops can overstimulate the sympathetic nervous system and suppress melatonin production. To prepare your body for restful sleep, dim the lights in the evening, avoid screens before bed, and create a calm nighttime routine with reading or music. Morning sunlight exposure also helps reset your circadian rhythm and supports serotonin production.
Hands-On Care to Release Physical Tension
Changes in posture and hormone-induced joint laxity often increase muscle tension in the neck, spine, and pelvis, which can over-activate the sympathetic nervous system.
Our Maternity Hands Care uses gentle techniques to ease tension in these key areas, helping your body shift into a parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state. Many women report sleeping more deeply after a session.
Conclusion
Poor sleep during pregnancy isn’t just a comfort issue—it reflects your body’s hormonal, nervous, and nutritional state. Through hands-on body care, light regulation, and mindful routines, you can improve your sleep naturally.
If you’re looking for a gentle alternative to medications, our Maternity Hands Care is designed to help you sleep better, feel brighter, and enjoy your pregnancy more fully.
