Dreaming for Two: All About Pregnancy Sleep – Podcast Ep 141
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Dreaming for Two: All About Pregnancy Sleep – Podcast Ep 141

We're chatting with Dr. Ann Kristin about prenatal sleep, common sleep issues women experience during pregnancy, and how to overcome them all.

Published June 18, 2024

by Nina Spears

The Baby Chick® | Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Baby Planner
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Women can experience a lot of discomfort during pregnancy. All of these aches, pains, and changes in our body can also take a toll on our sleep. If we aren’t moving around to find just the right position to get comfortable or having to get up to use the restroom again, you can count on our restless leg syndrome or pregnancy insomnia to kick in. With all of these issues, we had to chat with Dr. Ann Kristin Homdrum to learn more.

Who Is Dr. Ann Kristin Homdrum?

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Dr. Ann Kristin is a chiropractic doctor who specializes in pediatrics and women’s health. She’s not only a dedicated healthcare professional – she’s also an author, a public speaker, and a successful entrepreneur. She’s founded multiple businesses, including co-founding the maternity brand bbhugme, and is a co-owner of Norway’s largest pediatric chiropractic franchise. But what’s even more inspiring is her commitment to family. As a mom of three and alongside her husband, she’s passionate about sharing her knowledge of conscious health decisions with fellow parents.

What Did We Discuss?

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Ann Kristin about sleep during pregnancy, common sleep issues women experience during pregnancy, and how to overcome them all. Here are several of the questions that we covered in our conversation:

  • How did you become passionate about working with pregnant women?
  • How common are sleep issues during the prenatal period?
  • What are some common sleep challenges that pregnant women face?
  • How does pregnancy affect sleep patterns?
  • Why do many expectant mothers struggle to find a comfortable sleeping position?
  • Can you explain the role of chiropractic care in promoting better sleep during pregnancy?
  • What other lifestyle recommendations do you typically provide to pregnant women to enhance their sleep quality?
  • Are there certain sleep positions that are better than others during pregnancy?
  • How important is a routine in pregnancy sleep?
  • What are your top tips for getting a restful sleep during pregnancy?

Dr. Ann Kristin’s Resources

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Nina Spears is The Baby Chick® and the Founder and CEO of Baby Chick®. She began her career supporting families in 2011 after earning her baby planning certification and attending her first births that same year. Since then, she has earned her birth and postpartum doula certifications from DONA International, her childbirth educator certification from ICEA, her perinatal nutrition expert certification through The Professional Perinatal Nutrition Program, and her infant massage instructor certification from Loving Touch, among others.

Early in her career, one of Nina’s birth doula clients affectionately referred to her as “the baby chick — the ‘chick’ who works with moms and babies.” The nickname stuck and later inspired the creation of Baby Chick, which has grown…

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