Weighted blankets for pregnant women

A natural solution during pregnancy

Many women may experience increased fatigue during pregnancy as a result of disturbed sleep. Combined with the challenges of finding a sleeping position, vivid dreams, or a stuffy nose, this can significantly impact sleep. Fortunately, you can reduce this by using a weighted blanket, which is a natural solution during pregnancy. It provides you with deeper sleep and better relaxation.

Pregnancy and fatigue

The feeling of fatigue often occurs during pregnancy; typically in the early or late stages when the body expends a lot of energy undergoing major changes. According to Sundhed.dk, it is also a completely normal cause. Therefore, it is even more important to ensure sufficient sleep and recovery when you finally sleep. A weighted blanket from ScandinavianRest can help with this.

The weighted blanket and pregnancy

When you use a weighted blanket during your pregnancy, you will find that it conforms to your body, no matter how much you toss and turn during the night. The blanket works by stimulating the senses in such a way that you experience increased security. This feeling of security is crucial for settling down - no matter how old we are. The blanket helps the brain naturally release the body's own happiness hormone, melatonin, which can help lower blood pressure and cortisol levels. All of this contributes to better relaxation, so you can experience improved sleep quality during pregnancy.

Trouble finding a sleeping position?

During pregnancy, you suddenly have a growing belly, which can make it difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position for extended periods. Perhaps you have trouble sleeping on your stomach as the baby gets bigger, as the pressure becomes too hard? Or perhaps sleeping on your back doesn't feel good either, as the uterus can press on a large blood vessel near the spine. A weighted blanket can serve as a natural and effective aid when you need to adapt to new sleeping positions, as it helps the body relax (even in new positions). Additionally, the weight can reduce the restlessness you experience when rolling around in bed searching for a new position.

Your dreams

When you are pregnant, many believe that dreams become more intense and vivid. This is because the body's sleep cycle and the amount of dream sleep (REM sleep) are affected when you wake up more often, as during pregnancy, when you have more toilet visits or cramps. To achieve more balanced sleep, you can benefit from the stimulation provided by weighted blankets.

Weight selection

When choosing the weight of the weighted blanket, we always recommend choosing a duvet that weighs 8-12% of your body weight. As the weight is evenly distributed over your entire body, you can safely use the duvet during pregnancy. If you are unsure whether a weighted blanket is right for you during your pregnancy, we always recommend consulting your midwife.