Body jerking when falling asleep

I had this happen during my second trimester too and it was quite unsettling, but my gynae said it's quite common in pregnancy due to hormonal changes and the physical discomfort of sleeping. The jerking usually settles down once you find a comfortable sleeping position, so I'd suggest trying a pregnancy pillow if you haven't already, and maybe some relaxation breathing before bed. That said, since you're already dealing with insomnia, it might be good to bring this up with your PD or gynae a bit earlier if it's really affecting your sleep quality, just to rule out anything and get some proper advice. Hang in there, this phase will pass.

I experienced something similar during pregnancy too, especially when I was very tired but couldn’t sleep 😓 Like suddenly jerking awake just as I’m dozing off. Mine turned out okay, but I did mention it to my gynae during the next visit for peace of mind. If it gets more frequent or you feel unwell otherwise, maybe can call the clinic earlier just to check ❤️