Sleeping Position

Many pregnant women complain of restless sleep. Most often due to uncomfortable posture. From the fifth month, when the belly is already quite noticeable, it prevents the pregnant woman from sleeping in her favorite, familiar position. You just have to come to terms with it. And maybe it’s worth sacrificing a couple of sleepless nights to find a new, optimal sleep position.

If you are used to sleeping on your stomach, willy-nilly you will have to relearn: because of your growing belly, you will feel like you are lying on a watermelon. Sleeping on your back is more comfortable, but this position can cause back pain, aggravate hemorrhoids, impede breathing, blood circulation, and even lower blood pressure. After all, when sleeping on your back, the entire mass of the pregnant uterus is located on the spine, intestines and inferior vena cava, which is responsible for returning blood from the lower body to the heart. However, you should not despair! The best position for a mother and her unborn baby is on the left side. In this case, for greater comfort, you can cross your legs or place a pillow between them. In this position, not only the blood flow to the child's place improves, but also the functioning of the kidneys, which helps reduce swelling of the legs and arms.

If you suddenly wake up in the middle of the night on your back or stomach, turn onto your left side. And fall asleep with confidence: this position is good for both you and your baby.