Best sleeping positions during pregnancy - Which Side Is Safer?
Anyone who has been pregnant will tell you that growing a baby takes a lot of energy
out of you and sleep becomes your best friend.
But, while sleep may be all you want to do, finding a sleeping position that works isn't
always that simple.
Instead of closing your eyes and drifting off to sleep, you find yourself in the battle
between getting comfortable and not ending up in a position that will potentially harm
your baby.
There are some sleeping positions that you can try that may help you get your much-needed
rest.
SOS – Sleeping on Side: You probably know you should sleep on your
side if possible, since it'll reduce the amount of pressure on your uterus and help
you breathe better.
Plus, the position will help relieve backaches.
And there actually is a good side.
Sleeping on your left side can help increase the amount of blood and nutrients that flow
to the baby.
Prop yourself up: If you tend to experience heartburn and acid
reflux during the night while you're pregnant, elevating your head, while you sleep can do
you a world of good.
By propping up your head and upper body, you can lessen the amount of pressure put on your
upper abdomen, which can prevent the reflux from occurring.
It can also make it easier for you to breathe if the pressure from your growing belly has
been putting more pressure on your upper body.
GETTING COMFORTABLE WHILE SLEEPING.
Use lots of pillows: Try crossing one leg over the other and putting one pillow between
them, and another pillow behind your back — or any other combination that helps you
sleep.
Get a special pillow.
For extra support, try using a wedge- shaped pillow or a 5-foot full-body pillow.
What Sleep Positions During Pregnancy Should I Avoid?
Sleeping on your back: This can cause problems with backaches, breathing,
the digestive system, hemorrhoids, low blood pressure and cause a decrease in circulation
to your heart and your baby.
This is a result of your abdomen resting on your intestines and major blood vessels (the
aorta and vena cava).
Sleeping on your stomach: When you are farther along in your pregnancy,
your abdomen undergoes physical changes and makes it more difficult for you to lay on
your stomach.
That's not a great idea, either.
When you lay face down, your stomach presses on your expanding uterus.
Just avoid this wrong sleeping position during pregnancy.
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