Monday, July 29, 2013

Sleeping positions in pregnancy

Sleeping positions in pregnancyAs the pregnancy progresses, your belly grow affecting your posture to rest. During pregnancy, the body goes through a series of changes. There are several reasons that can influence the inability to find the most suitable position to get a good rest. The enlarged abdomen, back pain, heartburn, difficulty breathing and the presence of insomnia are some of the reasons why pregnant women may have problems with sleeping. Say goodbye to insomnia with these sleeping positions during pregnancy.

After the third trimester of pregnancy, most women experience sleep disorders. If this is your case, we recommend certain sleeping positions during pregnancy. Put them into practice, especially if you sleep with your partner.


  • The sleeping position during pregnancy that is more comfortable is lie down on your side with a pillow between your legs. Which will keep your back straight to avoid forcing your spine and avoid the weight of a leg drop on the other?

  • If you sleep with your feet up, placing a pillow under the twins will alleviate the swelling of the legs and feet. Also avoid the appearance of varicose veins and you'll odious leg cramps.
  • Although you can sleep keep your upper body to avoid heartburn, nasal congestion and shortness of breath. Many women recommend this sleeping position during pregnancy because it is quite comfortable.


Experts recommend sleeping on your left side as the right side is the liver and the uterus may be causing you discomfort push him. In addition, this sleeping position during pregnancy is highly recommended especially if you like to sleep hugging your partner.

What sleeping positions should be avoided during pregnancy?

Sleeping positions in pregnancy

Sleeping on your back: 

These positions can cause problems with breathing and digestive system, hemorrhoids, low blood pressure, back pain and decreased circulation to the heart and the baby. In this position rests on the abdomen and bowel major blood vessels such as the aorta and vena cava.

Sleeping on your stomach:

As pregnancy progresses, the abdomen undergoes physical changes and makes it increasingly more difficult to sleep in this position.

In every stages of pregnancy you should properly take care yourself and your baby, the baby are grow more when you are sleeping so you have to give an attention on sleeping positions on your pregnancy period.

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