Currently Pregnant and Dealing With An Active Fetus at Night? Here's How to Get Comfortable

If you're currently pregnant and finding that your fetus is very active at nighttime, you're probably not getting enough sleep. This is something that commonly occurs to expectant parents who say their baby seems to think that bedtime is synonymous with party time. I was curious to learn why this is a common occurrence, so I spoke to a few experts to see what this is all about. This is what they had to say about why fetuses like to move a lot at night, and how you can get comfortable for once. Why fetuses move more at nighttime Sleeping may feel tough during pregnancy, but there are ways to make the experience better. Getty Images Chances are during the evening hours you're starting to unwind from the day. But if you're pregnant, you may notice that your fetus does the opposite and starts to become more active during this period. "This could be because, during the regular day, the moving and swaying of a person's normal actions soothes the baby and helps the baby rest," said Dr. Su ... Read full article.