Between excessive bathroom trips during the night and the difficulty of finding a comfortable sleeping position, it’s not easy to get a good night’s sleep while pregnant. When you finally do drift off to sleep, you may find yourself having vivid dreams. According to the Sleep Foundation, vivid dreams during pregnancy are normal. If you find your dreams to be disconcerting though, improving the quality of your sleep and reducing nighttime awakenings may help cut down on the dreams. If they continue, be sure to talk to your doctor or therapist, as the dreams may reflect underlying stressors or problems.

This article was originally published in Spring 2024.