How to sleep when pregnant

During pregnancy, there are many things that pregnant women need to pay attention to, such as a proper diet and a regular schedule. In addition to these, pregnant women should also pay attention to creating a good sleeping environment and adopting the correct sleeping posture when sleeping, which will be beneficial to the growth and development of the child and reduce the pressure on the fetus. So, how should you sleep when you are pregnant? The following will introduce you to the relevant knowledge.

1. How to sleep when you are pregnant

After pregnancy, you must adjust your unhealthy lifestyle. Your belly will continue to grow if you don’t pay attention to your sleeping position. It will oppress the fetus, easily lead to some adverse phenomena in attitude, and cause fetal hypoxia or developmental phenomena, so you must pay attention to it. After pregnancy, it is best to sleep on your left side. Lying on your left side can avoid oppression on the fetus and will not oppress the heart. It is the best sleeping position for pregnancy. After pregnancy, you must pay attention to get more rest, not be too excited, and do appropriate activities, which will help the development of the fetus.

Recommended sleeping position: The fetus develops in the uterus and is still in the mother's pelvic cavity. Direct external pressure or self-pressure will not be very heavy. Therefore, the sleeping position of pregnant women can be arbitrary, mainly adopting a comfortable position, such as supine position or side-lying position. 2. Taboo sleeping positions: Bad sleeping positions such as sleeping on your stomach or sleeping with your arms around something should be changed.

Recommended sleeping positions during the second trimester (4-7 months): side or supine. During this period, you should pay attention to protecting your abdomen and avoid direct external force. If a pregnant woman has too much amniotic fluid or is pregnant with twins, she should sleep in a side-lying position, which can make her more comfortable. Other sleeping positions will cause compression symptoms. If a pregnant woman feels heavy in her lower limbs, she can lie on her back and slightly raise her lower limbs with a soft pillow.

2. What should you pay attention to in early pregnancy

Regarding what to pay attention to in the early stages of pregnancy, doctors point out that once you are confirmed pregnant and plan to have a child, you should inform your unit leaders and colleagues as soon as possible so that they can arrange your work. Rest as early as possible after returning home to ensure that you are in a good working condition the next day. Specific precautions are as follows:

1. Prepare items needed for vomiting

About 75% of women will experience nausea, vomiting and other discomforts in the early stages of pregnancy, so it is recommended to put a few plastic bags on your desk and in your pocket for emergency use in case of vomiting. Being on an empty stomach can easily aggravate pregnancy reactions. Bring some snacks to work and eat at any time without affecting your work, but be careful not to affect your work.

2. Pay attention to replenishing water and drink more water

If you urinate more frequently, don't be embarrassed. It is important to urinate completely at all times during pregnancy, otherwise it will be bad for your health. After 5 months of pregnancy, the abdomen has become visible. Be careful not to cause pressure on the abdomen due to collisions.

3. Take adequate rest

After working for a period of time, you should do appropriate stretching exercises, take a walk after sitting for a long time, and lift your legs after standing for a long time. This can reduce swelling in the legs and ankles and reduce leg edema.