What to do if pregnant women like to sleep on their backs

During pregnancy, the abdomen of a pregnant woman will gradually expand, so it will be uncomfortable to fall asleep. Therefore, you need to pay attention to your sleeping posture so that the pregnant woman can be in a comfortable state and have a guaranteed sleep. In this way, the health of the fetus and the pregnant woman will be greatly guaranteed. So what should pregnant women do if they like to sleep on their backs? Let’s discuss the interpretation below, I hope everyone can understand it.

If the pregnant woman is still relatively young, then sleeping on her back will not have such a big impact, but if the pregnant woman is already five months pregnant or more, she should not sleep on her back at this time.

Pregnant women can sleep on their backs in the early stages of pregnancy, but in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, sleeping on their backs will affect the blood circulation system and the fetus may lack oxygen. If you sleep lying flat for a long time, pregnant women will be oppressed, and it is easy to have difficulty breathing and feel dizzy. In serious cases, you may even faint. Therefore, it is not recommended to sleep lying flat for a long time.

Pregnant women are advised to sleep on their left side, which can reduce the compression of the inferior vena cava, pulmonary artery, etc. caused by the uterus, and is also very good for the brain development of the fetus. Pregnant women are heavier, so it is very tiring to stay in one posture for a long time. They can lie on their right side to rest for a while, and put something under their waist to relieve discomfort.

The posture of pregnant women can be corrected slowly, so don't be too anxious. You also need to check the growth and development of the fetus during pregnancy. If the fetal movement frequency is relatively frequent, the fetal heartbeat is abnormal, the pregnant woman is bleeding, etc., then you need to go to the hospital for a physical examination, otherwise it may affect the body and cause more serious conditions. During pregnancy, you must maintain a healthy body and pay attention to maintenance.