Why Your Sleeping Position Matters During Pregnancy
When it comes to pregnancy, whether you are a first-time mom-to-be or have been through the journey before, worrying is inevitable. There’s a lot on the worry list, and sleep is ‘gladly’ one on the list. More often than not, pregnant women will be encouraged to rest enough by getting adequate sleep but at times, the need to lie down correctly is not emphasized with the much needed gravity. Pregnancy is a transition from normalcy to caring for two or even more souls, and thus most of the pre-pregnancy comforts will have to be sacrificed. Most women love to lie on their back or belly, and as comfortable as these positions may be, as your belly gets bigger, you realize they become almost impossible.
It would be easy to say, ‘sleep however you feel comfortable,’ but then it seems there are possible impacts for each sleeping position.
Which, then, is The Ideal Sleeping Position for a Pregnant Woman?
Depending on how far you are with your pregnancy, favorable sleeping positions may differ. For instance, for those who like sleeping on their stomach or back, doing so during the first trimester wouldn’t be such a big deal. Here is what happens_ the main activity during pregnancy is the flow of blood and nutrients from the mother to the fetus. Poor body postures during pregnancy hinders the flow, notwithstanding poor sleeping angles.
The most recommendable sleeping position is lying on the left or right side, where the left side is taken to be the ideal position. Studies have shown that sleeping on the left side allows for the free flow of blood through the major blood vessels such as vena cava. Sleeping on your back on the contrary, causes a strain on the veins as the entire weight falls on these major blood vessels. To a certain percentage, cases of stillbirths have also been attributed to sleeping on one’s back. Sleeping on the left side, on the other hand, allows for proper functioning of body organs such as the liver and kidney as less weight is exerted on them.
Impacts of Poor Sleeping Posture
As mentioned above, wrong sleeping positions can cause complications with a stillbirth at the extreme of the scenario. Some other mild complications you might not be aware of includes:
Sleep apnea. Wrong positions may cause a strain on your breathing patterns where you experience shortness of breath which in turn interrupts your sleep.
Back pain. You may also wake with back pain. Specialists recommend use of suitable pillows to support your body.
Heartburn. Sleeping on the left side is arguably the best to prevent heartburn since the acidity levels are left as low as possible.
Wrapping it up, it is advisable to have enough quality sleep to give your body time to relax and regain the much needed strength. Being mindful of your sleeping position is advisable to avoid harming yourself or the baby. Always use sleeping aids such as recommended cushions and pillows to support your body whenever necessary and as per your health specialist’s prescription.
You may also want to consider the help of experts to help you get your body and mind at ease.
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