Is it better to lie on your side or lie flat after childbirth?

For many pregnant mothers, they need a long rest after giving birth. However, many mothers have not paid attention to the resting posture. In fact, for natural birth and caesarean section, mothers’ resting postures are different. So, is it better to lie on your side or lie flat after giving birth? Let’s take a look at it below. Mothers can choose the right way to rest according to their own situation.

1. What is the correct sleeping position after a normal birth?

Generally speaking, after a normal birth, a woman will have a slight tear in the perineum, and some women will undergo lateral incision, which may also leave wounds. Therefore, after giving birth, it is best for women to maintain the correct sleeping position, and of course to avoid pressing on the wound. Also, when sleeping, avoid sleeping on your back, because right after giving birth, your anus will have varying degrees of cracking. If you continue to sleep on your back, it may cause your pelvis to become larger.

2. What is the correct sleeping position after a caesarean section?

For mothers who have a caesarean section, the effect of the anesthetic will gradually disappear after the operation, and the mother will feel pain in the wound. Therefore, if mothers who have undergone cesarean section sleep on their backs, they will be more sensitive to the pain of uterine contractions. Therefore, it is best to sleep on their side, which can make the body slightly more comfortable. Moreover, when sleeping on your side, using a blanket or quilt under your back can effectively reduce the pain caused by vibration and pulling of the body.

After your body has recovered a little, you can alternate between two sleeping positions:

As a woman recovers a little during the confinement period, if she simply lies on her side, it may cause physical discomfort. Therefore, if the wound no longer hurts, she can alternate between lying on her side and lying on her back. However, it is best to lie on your side most of the time. When you feel very tired, you can lie on your back.