Behavioral Relaxation Approaches for Insomnia in Pregnant Patients

Behavioral Relaxation Approaches for Insomnia in Pregnant Patients

This study will evaluate the effect of a simplified behavioral relaxation intervention to improve insomnia in pregnant women

This is a randomized, 60-day research study that is evaluating the effect of a simplified behavioral relaxation intervention in pregnant and postpartum patients aimed to improve their insomnia symptoms. The investigators will be enrolling a total of 20 patients who indicate self-reported insomnia symptoms.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 18 and 55
• In second or third trimester of pregnancy (Gestation weeks 18-32)
• Able to speak, read and write fluent English
• Has regular access to a smartphone and/or smart tablet
• sleep onset latency (SOL) or nocturnal awakening need be 30 min or more for ≥3 nights/week, must persist for at least 1 month

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants with fixed night shift work between midnight and 5 am, or rotating work schedules requiring night shifts during the study period.
• Medical or other factors that, in the opinion of the study research team, would interfere with their ability to participate in the intervention (such as inability to participate in the ART due to blindness)