Did you know hormonal changes during pregnancy could lead to insomnia?

A pregnancy changes a woman's physiology, blood circulation and breathing system (Image: Shutterstock)

To fall asleep, Loice Karima tried bubble baths, physical exercises and even dressing warmly besides carrying a hot water bottle to bed. But most times the 38-year-old spent the better part of the night staring at the ceiling.

Lack of sleep for Karima was triggered by a cough for which she was advised to take boiled green banana soup, but it persisted.