The dangers of sleeping on the right side during pregnancy

Generally speaking, in the early stages of pregnancy, since the baby is not yet grown up, sleeping posture will not have a big impact on the baby. However, July is a more sensitive period. Sleeping on the side may cause insufficient oxygen for the baby, and in severe cases it may seriously endanger the baby's life. So, what are the dangers of sleeping on the right side in July of pregnancy?

The harm of sleeping on the right side during pregnancy

1. Lying on your side can relieve the pressure of the enlarged uterus on the pulmonary artery and iliac artery of the pregnant woman, maintain the normal blood volume of the uterine artery, ensure the balance of blood supply and demand of the embryo, and provide the fetus with the nutrients needed for development. It can relieve the compression of the inferior vena cava by the pregnant uterus and increase the blood volume returning to the heart. The improvement of cardiac return force can increase renal blood volume, improve the balance of blood supply and demand in the brain, and help prevent and alleviate the occurrence of pregnancy-induced hypertension.

2. The best sleeping position for pregnant women is to lie on the left side. When lying on your back, the waist muscles are tense, which is not conducive to the movement of the baby in the uterus, and the baby is prone to lack of oxygen and will feel uncomfortable. Lying on the right side is easy to oppress the fetus, but if you feel uncomfortable, you don’t have to sleep on your left side. You can adjust it according to your own situation, but it is generally recommended to alternate between the upper and lower sides, and try to sleep on the left side. Sleeping on the left side is better for the blood supply to the embryo.

What should you pay attention to in late pregnancy

1. Fetal movement. If the fetal movement is frequent in the late pregnancy (the baby's fetal movement is more than 30 times/12 hours or more than 4 times/hour), it is also normal, so pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much. The frequency of fetal movement varies according to the time. Generally speaking, fetal movements are more frequent at night and less frequent in the morning.

2. Chest tightness and shortness of breath during pregnancy. In the late pregnancy, because the enlarged uterus puts pressure on the diaphragm, you may find it more difficult to breathe, and chest tightness and shortness of breath are more obvious, especially if the fetus is in a relatively high position or you are pregnant with twins. Shortness of breath during pregnancy is generally not life-threatening and is normal. In your daily life, you can slow down the pace a bit, and don't push yourself too hard when you're exercising or doing sports. Keep your upper body straight and shoulders back, allowing your lungs to expand as much as possible, especially when you are squatting.

The above is a detailed introduction about the harm of sleeping on the right side during the seventh month of pregnancy. July babies are already older, so sleeping on the right side will have a greater impact on the baby, and may cause the baby to grow slower, or even threaten the baby's life. However, sleeping on the left side is relatively better, so everyone should pay more attention when sleeping.