2007-01-08 07:02:51 · 20 answers · asked by jamie 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
What are the best sleep positions?
The best sleep position during pregnancy is "SOS" (sleep on side). Even better is to sleep on your left side. Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach the placenta and your baby. Keep your legs and knees bent and a pillow between your legs.
If you find that you are having problems with back pain, use the "SOS" position and try placing a pillow under your abdomen as well.
If you are experiencing heartburn during the night, you may want to try propping your upper body with pillows.
In late pregnancy you may experience shortness of breath; try lying on your side or propped up with pillows.
These suggestions may not sound completely comfortable, especially if you are used to sleeping on your back or stomach, but try them out and you may find that they work. Keep in mind that you may not stay in one position all night and rotating positions is fine.
What positions should I avoid?
Sleeping on your back: This can cause problems with backaches, breathing, digestive system, hemorrhoids, low blood pressure and 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.
2007-01-08 07:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by yahoocraze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-08 09:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by Bunk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-08 07:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. Plummer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-08 07:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy of 2 Boys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-08 07:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-08 07:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by SavvyGrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know the entire time i was pregnant I couldn't get comfortable on either side. I mostly layed down on my back. But when I did, I was told that laying on your left side is better than your right. Don't remember why sorry long time ago when I had my boys but do remember asking my doctor that same question.
2007-01-08 07:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most women lay on their left side because it doesn't restrict blood flow as much as laying on your right side. Laying on your left side will also help to reduce high blood pressure.
2007-01-08 07:13:28 · answer #8 · answered by Jacob's Mommy (Plus One) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lying on your side with your knees bent will probably be the most comfortable position. Many doctors specifically recommend lying on your left side for improved circulation. Lying on your left will keep the weight of the uterus off your liver and the large vein that carries blood back to the heart from your feet and legs...GOOD LUCK
2007-01-08 07:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by *Tiny Mommy* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which ever side is more comfortable to you. But studies show that the left side is more healthy for you and the baby.
2007-01-08 07:06:04 · answer #10 · answered by Babyface 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋