Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the epiphysis, which is produced in greater quantities in dark conditions to regulate the sleep / wake cycle . The melatonin that we find on the market is a synthetic hormone, obtained in the laboratory, which serves to increase the naturally produced one when there are cases of difficulty falling asleep or real insomnia conditions.
In pregnancy: double attention
Pregnancy is a period of physical and metabolic transformation for the woman.
Digestive disorders, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, nocturnal insomnia, mood changes, pain in the legs and back, venous and lymphatic stagnation, hypertension, iron and calcium deficiency can occur.
These types of disorders in pregnancy find a remedy in phytotherapy, homeopathic and herbal in general, but first of all we must always consider that what is introjected during pregnancy is also absorbed by the child, who is not yet equipped with all the protective filters of a adult organism! And natural doesn't mean harmless !
How to take care of the body during pregnancy?
Sleep-wake in pregnancy
Throughout a series of physical, metabolic and psychological difficulties, alterations in the sleep cycle can occur during pregnancy and it is not always possible for pregnant women to sleep when they need it or to stay awake all night.
Melatonin performs this regulatory function, with a sedative effect also on anxious states and neurovegetative disorders. However, studies on this synthetic hormone are not yet complete and there are no specific indications to certify their safety during pregnancy . It is better to always consult your doctor and therefore avoid hiring and do it yourself.
Melatonin: contraindications
As a hormone, melatonin may present contraindications and side effects . It can in fact influence the production of hormones in the female organism and affect the development of the fetus . It can also manifest interactions with anticoagulant drugs and glycemic regulators; therefore its integration is not recommended in these cases.
