Sleeping on the right side during late pregnancy is comfortable

Sleep quality is very important for pregnant women. If the sleeping posture and sleep are not good, in addition to affecting the health of pregnant women, it will also affect the normal growth and development of the fetus, especially in the late pregnancy, because the body burden increased, more prone to fatigue and sleepiness. If the sleeping posture is not good, it will immediately lead to decreased sleep. So, is it good to sleep on the right side in the late pregnancy?

In the late pregnancy (July-October), you must pay attention to your sleeping posture. Most expectant mothers' bellies begin to grow and they have difficulty moving. In this stage, the baby will enter the pelvis at any time, causing pain in the mother's toes. Doctors recommend that pregnant mothers continue to sleep on their left side.

The advantage of sleeping on the left side in late pregnancy is that the heart is on the left, which is beneficial to the circulation of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular products. And this posture is also conducive to the uterus moving to a normal position, avoiding the uterus from compressing the pelvis, correcting the position of the fetus, and also has certain benefits for pregnant women to choose natural delivery.

Key points for sleep quality in late pregnancy

1. In the later stages of pregnancy, it is best recommended to sleep on the left side, but many pregnant women are worried that they are not used to sleeping on the left side. At this time, pregnant women can buy a side-sleeping pillow, and put a high pillow or a small retractable quilt on the back to keep the body at 30-45 degrees. It is best for pregnant women to sleep on the left side, and after a period of time, they will gradually get used to sleeping on their side.

2. Although it is generally recommended to sleep on the left side in the late pregnancy, it does not mean you have to sleep on your left side all night. You can change your sleeping position to the right side appropriately, which will not affect the baby.

3. You must not lie flat in the later stages of pregnancy, otherwise it is very easy to develop supine hypotension syndrome. This type of syndrome can easily cause dizziness, panic, shortness of breath, weakness in the limbs and other discomforts.

The left side sleeping position in the late pregnancy is the best for both pregnant women and fetuses. In addition, if a pregnant woman has insomnia in the late pregnancy, it is recommended to soak her feet or drink a glass of hot milk before going to sleep, which will help improve sleep.