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When you are expecting, sleep becomes one of the most primary concerns. This comes as no surprise since the sleep is more or less disturbed during the entire pregnancy. You may have to make at least three to four bathroom visits at night or the hips become sore from lying on one side. And, once you add those vivid dreams to the picture, sleeping peacefully through the night may seem like a far-fetched dream. Have you ever wondered why your dreams become more vivid at the time of pregnancy? Here are some of the reasons:
1. Hormonal Changes
During pregnancy, your body can start producing more hormones, which may affect the way your brain takes in emotions as well as information. Thus, this may result in the disruption of sleep.
2. REM Cycle Change
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As you move further along the pregnancy, the duration for which you get deep sleep may reduce. And, the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep might increase. Since the latter keeps your brain comparatively more active, chances of dreaming may increase. Also, you may remember your dreams more distinctly since you are more alert to the environment.
3. Tension
When you are expecting, you tend to have more on your mind at any given point in time. So, stress exists during pregnancy. While your body learns to adapt to the changes, it may lead to a few sleepless nights in the process.
4. Heightened Pregnancy Emotions
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Of course, there are plenty of reasons why a woman’s emotions are heightened during pregnancy. After all, you are bringing a person into this world. While you might not be stressed all the time, a certain amount of excitement and nervousness is always there. And, some dream more when overwhelmed by emotions.
Now that you are on the same page about the probable reasons for the vivid pregnancy dreams, you must be wondering what these dreams signify. Here, we bring you a few common pregnancy dreams along with a possible interpretation:
1. Yey, I Am Pregnant!
If you dream of becoming pregnant and haven’t yet done a pregnancy test, your mind may be giving you a hint. However, this could also symbolize the beginning of a new chapter or phase in life.
2. What’s The Gender?
Of course, the dreams about your baby’s gender aren’t sure-shot. They are mostly influenced by a number of cultural and social factors. But, it is always nice to indulge in these thoughts once in a while.
3. Oh, That Labor Pain!
Having dreams about the labor pain might indicate that you are nervous or anxious about it. It may also indicate that you are ready for the “big” change in your life. Or, you are closer to your due date.
4. Is My Baby Alright?
As we have already mentioned, dreams can be a result of the heightened emotions during pregnancy. So, it does not come as a surprise that you may dream of something happening to your little one, either in the womb or outside. It is generally a sign of the soon-to-be mommies trying to mentally accept this huge change in their life.
5. Where Is My Baby?
It is pretty common for expecting mothers to dream about losing or forgetting their babies somewhere. This is in no way an indicator of your parenting skills. But, it generally symbolizes how your brain is still trying to piece the puzzle together.
6. Is That Cute Panda My Baby?
Many soon-to-be mommies dream of either themselves or their babies in the form of some animal. It may signify your instinct as the mama bear perhaps. It truly reflects the protective instinct you may feel after becoming pregnant.
You can make these frequent visits to your dreamland fun. Keep a journal and write about all the fascinating dreams you have. Maybe, reminisce about these dreams sometime later. To all the soon-to-be mommies, happy dreaming!
