Waking up drenched in sweat, hot, and uncomfortable, this is what night sweats in early pregnancy feel like. 

They disrupt your sleep and add to your overall discomfort as your baby grows.

Luckily, there is information readily available to help you understand why it’s happening and how to get a cooler, better night’s rest.

What are Night Sweats in Early Pregnancy?

One of the early pregnancy symptoms is sweating at night. The kind where you wake up with your pajamas and sheets soaked. 

It is a common occurrence that appears during your first trimester of pregnancy and shows up again in your third trimester.

Night sweats in early pregnancy are the result of shifting hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

Why Do I Sweat at Night During Pregnancy?

Your key hormones, estrogen and progesterone, are shifting significantly during your first trimester, triggering changes in the hypothalamus.

Night sweats happen because progesterone raises your body temperature, and estrogen triggers increased perspiration.

Pregnancy night sweats, first trimester-Additional factors:

  1. You have an increase in blood volume in the range of 40-50% which causes heat to rise closer to the surface of your skin.

  2. Your body has a higher metabolic rate, so it has to work harder to support your fetus’s growth.

  3. Your hypothalamus is confused by the fluctuating hormones, so it sends signals to initiate excessive sweating to regulate body temperature.

Night sweats can be one of the first signs of pregnancy. Often, women notice them before they even test positive. 

The good news is that you get a break during your second trimester, and then they usually return during the final trimester.

Pregnancy Night Sweats First Trimester: What’s Normal?

If you experience night sweats that coincide with the usual pregnancy symptoms, and they start early in your pregnancy, this is just your body’s way of adjusting metabolically for your growing baby.

Night Sweats Details

What’s Normal Night Sweats in early pregnancy due to hormonal and metabolic changes.

Causes Hormones, Estrogen, and Progesterone, increased 

Blood flow and faster metabolism. 

Timeframe of occurrence The first and sometimes third trimesters.

When to seek help If your night sweats are accompanied by fever, thyroid issues, infection, or persistent severity

consult your doctor.

How to Stay Cool at Night

You have many options when it comes to natural sleep aids to help you survive your pregnancy night sweats. Let’s start with your general environment:

  • Lower your thermostat to between 60°F and 67°F, which is the ideal sleep environment.

  • Circulate the air using a ceiling or regular fan.

  • Open your windows at night if it is cool outside.

  • Keep your room cool during the day by keeping your curtains or shades closed.

  • Install blackout curtains to darken your room and keep it cooler.

Bedding Choices

  • Choose breathable fabrics that are 100% cotton, bamboo, or linen.

  • Use thin blankets that can be layered for warmth.

  • Choose a cooling mattress pad and pillow.

  • Cover your bed with a moisture-wicking mattress pad.

Cooling sleepwear for pregnancy

When choosing pregnancy sleepwear, think natural fabrics like bamboo, eucalyptus, pure cotton, and silk.

These fabrics are all designed to wick away moisture and help regulate your temperature. Even if you don’t find these in pregnancy-specific sizes, opt for a larger size instead.

There are many brands to choose from, all designed to keep you cooler and drier at night. Always avoid synthetic fabrics, which trap body heat. If all else fails, opt for no PJs at all!

Cool bedtime rituals

  • Take a cold shower before bed.

  • Soak your feet in cool water, which quickly lowers your body temperature.

  • Drink cold water.

  • Eat a light dinner so your metabolism doesn’t raise your body temperature during digestion.

  • Avoid caffeine and spicy foods before bed, as they can raise body temperature and induce sweating.

  • Use a cooling body pillow.

The Yana Body Pillow with Cooling Gel

One of the best ways to get a great night’s sleep and cool down those night sweats is with the Cooling Gel Yana Body Pillow.

It offers benefits beyond just keeping you cool. The 360 ° body pillow conforms to your body as your baby grows. It supports your expanding belly and cushions you in all the right places.

Side sleeping support: The best sleep position during pregnancy is on your side, especially as your pregnancy progresses. 

The Yana Body Pillow offers just the right amount of support for your head, neck, shoulders, your growing baby, your hips, and it’s free of harmful chemicals.

It perfectly aligns your spine to relieve pain and pressure, and our cooling gel keeps you comfortable, allowing you to get a good night’s rest.

Don’t sweat the night sweats. Check out our cooling gel body pillow today!