Can pregnant women sleep on their stomach
Miscellaneous / / July 02, 2023
When can pregnant women sleep on their stomach?
Until the stomach gets in the way. In the first trimester, the uterus located in the pelvis, so sleeping on her stomach does not harm her in any way. But even further in this position there is nothing to worry about, because the child is reliably protected by the muscles of the uterus and amniotic fluid. The main thing is that the woman is comfortable.
When pregnant women should not sleep on their stomach
As soon as becomes uncomfortable, it is better to look for another position. Remember that you definitely can’t sleep on your back, because a heavy uterus will squeeze the inferior vena cava, which collects blood from the legs, pelvis, abdomen and returns it to the heart.
So it is best to sleep on your side during pregnancy. Ideally - on the left: so consider doctors. The fact is that in this position the fetus receives more blood, and the kidneys work better.
If you're not used to this, place a pillow between your knees and under your belly, and another under your back. Or take one large pregnancy pillow.
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