Pregnant woman feels short of breath when sleeping

Many expectant mothers are in poor physical condition in the later stages of pregnancy. Even from the middle and late stages of pregnancy, they can only rest in a sitting or lying position every night, because once they lie down, their bodies will feel difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. Most pregnant women will experience this phenomenon in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. How to alleviate the problem of difficulty breathing and sleeping in pregnant women? This article introduces how to deal with this phenomenon.

It is recommended that expectant mothers develop the habit of sleeping on their left side in the early stages of pregnancy. The left side position is more beneficial to the pregnant woman and fetus. It helps to eliminate muscle tension, relieve fatigue and promote sleep. This is to prevent the enlarged belly from compressing the large blood vessels in the abdomen and affecting blood flow back to the heart. Of course, it is impossible to maintain only one sleeping position all night. If a pregnant woman has difficulty lying on her left side for a long time, she can alternate between the left and right sides. When lying flat on your back, you can place a blanket, pillow or quilt on your right hip to tilt your pelvis to the left. This can also achieve the effect of lying on your left side, making sleep easier.

Many expectant mothers, especially working ones, only know that they should pay attention to rest after pregnancy, especially take a nap, but they don’t know that naps in the middle of pregnancy cannot be ignored. Some pregnant women take a nap on the sofa or folding bed at noon because they can only lie on their backs due to limited conditions. However, this posture is very harmful to both the baby and the pregnant woman in the late pregnancy, and the effect of the nap is counterproductive. For expectant mothers, mattresses that are too soft, such as Simmons beds, are not suitable. It is advisable to put a 9 cm thick cotton pad on the coir mattress or hard bed, and make sure the pillow is soft and of appropriate height. There are many beddings specially designed for pregnant women on the market. You can consult your doctor about which type you should buy.

When the pregnancy reaches seven months, fetal movements will become more obvious, and the mother can interact with the baby through fetal movements. At this time, we should also make proper preparations for delivery. In daily life, we can do appropriate exercise, such as taking a walk after meals. When there is a problem with sleep, it can easily affect people, so we need to find the cause in time. That’s all there is to it.