I would like to know if I can take chamomile, Valerian and melatonin during the first trimester?
32-year-old woman
First trimester pregnancy with nausea and insomnia
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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
Good morning, ma'am,
These products are not recommended during pregnancy.
Are you taking anything for nausea? Have you tried anything for insomnia?
32-year-old woman · a year ago
For the nausea I try to take ginger tea which is a bit better for the moment (4.3 weeks of pregnancy). On the other hand the insomnia persists, a few hours a night I stay awake even if I stay in bed. I have a 10 month old boy at home too so it's not always possible to rest during the day
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
Thank you for the information.
You should know that your pharmacist can prescribe an effective and safe treatment for nausea, just like your doctor
As for the fatigue, I sympathize with you, the first trimester is the most trying and fatigue is the main symptom. This tends to diminish with time, however
At first glance, I do not recommend medication for insomnia, especially in pregnancy.
The most important thing is to look at non-pharmacological measures to improve sleep hygiene and quality. Here are some of them:
- At least 1 hour before bedtime, you should turn off any type of screen: computer, phone, TV, and handheld readers too. Most of them emit a type of light that is stimulating.
- Regardless of bedtime, I suggest getting up at the same time each day, which will help establish a sleep routine eventually.
- Keep the bedroom for sleeping and intimacy only. No reading, work, or TV in bed. This way, the body will associate the bedroom with sleep as soon as you enter it.
- Avoid naps during the day, and avoid stimulants like coffee as much as possible, especially in the afternoon.
- If you have been in bed for 15 minutes and are not falling asleep, I suggest you get up, go to the kitchen or living room for a few minutes, and then return to the bedroom. This can have a reset effect.
- If you have a lot of worries, write them down in a notebook or journal at night, so you can be reassured that they won't be forgotten and that you can address them the next morning.
- Avoid looking at the clock during the night, it is a significant source of stress!
These strategies can take up to 2 weeks to implement, so go at your own pace, gradually, you must be patient and willing too.
I hope I've been of some help to you, and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
32-year-old woman · a year ago
Great! I had already tried some things, I will give myself some time otherwise I will discuss it with the professionals who will follow me. Thank you so much! Have a nice day!
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
It made my day, good day to you too!
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