What are the correct sleeping postures during early pregnancy?

Under normal circumstances, everyone will fall asleep in a comfortable way, which can not only improve the quality of sleep, but also relax the body. However, women often experience uncomfortable sleep after pregnancy, which will cause fatigue. The most common cause of this phenomenon is incorrect sleeping posture. So what are the correct sleeping postures in early pregnancy?

First, what are the correct sleeping postures in early pregnancy? Don’t sleep on your stomach. Although the belly is not obvious in the early stages of pregnancy, sleeping on your stomach will compress the abdomen, affect the mother's breathing, and be detrimental to the growth of the fetus. Both lying flat and side lying are possible. Some pregnant women sleep on their backs, while others sleep on their sides. Both positions are acceptable because the baby is not fully developed yet and is still in a very small stage. As long as it does not affect the baby's breathing and you can sleep comfortably, it will be fine.

Second, the best sleeping position during mid-pregnancy is lying on the left side, because it can reduce the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the aorta and iliac arteries and avoid fetal discomfort. The left side lying position allows the pregnant mother to maintain normal tension in her uterus, increases the amount of blood output from her heart, and thus ensures blood perfusion to the placenta. Lying on the left side can also prevent pregnant women from suffering from lower limb edema, varicose veins in the lower limbs, low back and abdominal pain, etc., and improve their sleep quality. Sleeping in the left lateral position can turn the right-rotated uterus to an upright position, reduce abnormal fetal position, and reduce the risk of delivery in late pregnancy. No matter which sleeping position you adopt, don't drink too much water before going to bed, because frequent going to the toilet will affect the sleep quality of pregnant mothers. Drinking a glass of milk before going to bed can help you fall asleep quickly and have a better sleep quality, and you will be less likely to wake up in the middle of the night.

What are the correct sleeping postures during early pregnancy? It is best to develop a left-side sleeping posture. No matter at which stage of pregnancy, sleeping on the left side is the best sleeping position. It will not affect the fetus in the belly or yourself. Avoid sleeping with objects in your arms. Some pregnant mothers are used to sleeping with a doll in their arms, especially a plush doll, but most plush dolls are stuffed and will affect their breathing. Therefore, it is best for pregnant mothers not to sleep while holding objects.