During pregnancy, after the belly begins to grow, it is not recommended to sleep on the stomach or face down, but it is not recommended to stay all night in the same position, especially lying on the right side.
So, from the second trimester of pregnancy, it is better for the pregnant woman to sleep only on her side, and she can use different pillows to support the legs and belly to feel more comfortable and thus ensure good blood circulation, which is important to ensure safety and good development of the baby.
What is the danger of sleeping on your stomach or belly up
Once the belly begins to grow, in addition to being more uncomfortable sleeping belly down, this can increase the difficulty of the woman to breathe.
And when the pregnant woman lies all night on the right side of the body, this can slightly decrease the amount of blood that reaches the baby. Although not a large decrease in blood, it may be safer to sleep on the left side, which is the side of the heart, because thus the blood flows better through the vena cava and uterine vein.
However, in addition to sleeping in a position that is comfortable for a woman and healthy for the baby, there are other important gestational care, so it is necessary for every pregnant woman to perform prenatal care by performing all exams requested by the obstetrician.
Positions for pregnant sleep well
In the first trimester the pregnant woman can sleep in any position she finds comfortable, but from the second trimester it is more indicated to sleep on the left side of the body. Putting pillows or pillows between your legs and your tummy is a good way to feel more comfortable and get better sleep.
The pregnant woman should sleep longer than her usual to be able to rest enough. In early pregnancy, drowsiness is common, but during pregnancy it is advised to sleep whenever you feel the need.
