Can I sleep on my back when I am three months pregnant?

Pregnancy is a happy thing, but for expectant mothers, there are many things they don’t know. They don’t know whether they can take good care of the child, nor do they know what their child will be like when he is born. In short, they are both happy and excited. However, as a pregnant woman, you must get enough rest, develop good work and rest habits, and pay attention to your sleeping posture. Here's how pregnant women should sleep:

Is it okay to sleep on your back when you are 3 months pregnant?

After pregnancy, the sleep quality of most pregnant women declines. Some pregnant mothers do not understand the correct sleeping position for pregnant women and worry that improper sleeping position will affect the development of the fetus. In fact, sleeping on the left side is the correct sleeping position for pregnant women.

In the early stages of pregnancy, the mother's body does not change much, and the fetus is still developing in the uterus and in the mother's pelvic cavity. Direct external pressure will not be very heavy, so there is no need to overemphasize sleeping posture. You can sleep lying flat in the third month of pregnancy. However, during the second and third trimesters, it is best for pregnant women to sleep in the left side lying position.

Generally, the heart is on the left side, so it is best to sleep on the right side because this can reduce the pressure on the heart. But for pregnant women, the opposite is true. As the gestational age increases, the uterus continues to grow and even occupies the entire abdominal cavity. This will squeeze the nearby tissues and organs, and the uterus will rotate to the right to varying degrees, putting the ligaments and mesentery that protect the uterus in a state of tension. The blood vessels in the mesentery that provide nutrients to the uterus are also pulled, which will affect the oxygen supply to the fetus and easily cause chronic hypoxia in the fetus. Pregnant women sleeping in the left side position can reduce the right rotation of the uterus and relieve insufficient blood supply to the uterus, which is beneficial to the growth and development of the fetus and the delivery of the pregnant woman.

Precautions for 3 months of pregnancy

1. Hyperemesis gravidarum: The third month of pregnancy is the stage with the most severe pregnancy reactions. If you have a poor appetite, try to choose the food you want to eat more. In addition to eating small meals frequently, you should choose fresh foods that are easy to digest. Relax and get through this stage, the early pregnancy reactions will be greatly alleviated.

2. Stretch marks: It is not too early to start preventing stretch marks from now on. Although not every pregnant woman will have stretch marks, it is recommended to do abdominal massage every night after taking a bath starting from the third month of pregnancy. If you persist, you will see results.

3. Radiation protection during pregnancy: Now, the fetal implantation is not very stable. You must avoid the harm caused to the fetus by volatile chemicals, radiation, etc. If you are a working mother who needs to face the computer frequently at work, you might as well wear anti-radiation clothing. In addition, you should go outdoors for a while every hour of work.

4. First prenatal check-up: You should start your first prenatal check-up in the third month of pregnancy! In order to let the obstetrician and gynecologist understand your health status and the growth and development of the fetus. Note: You must be on an empty stomach for the first prenatal checkup!

5. Headache during pregnancy: In the early stages of pregnancy, like nausea and vomiting, headache is also an early pregnancy reaction, which may be caused by poor rest and lack of sleep. You need to get enough rest and good quality sleep. If the headache persists, you need to see a doctor to check the cause of the headache.