Can we lie straight during pregnancy?

Question

I'm finding it difficult to get comfortable while sleeping now. Is it okay to lie straight on my back during pregnancy, especially in the later months? I'm worried if it can affect the baby's position or blood flow.

Ambika Kelkar · Answer

Humare yahan toh bada-budha hamesha kehte hain ki left side karwat leke hi sona chahiye. Isse baby ko sote samay pareshani nahi hoti.

Saraswati Chakraborty · Answer

I am in my second trimester now and I keep waking up flat on my back! Is anyone else finding it really hard to stay on their side all night?

Durga Kadam · Answer

Personally, my back started hurting a lot if I lay straight after the 5th month. I found sleeping on my left side with a pillow between my knees much more comfortable.

Rekha Tiwari · Answer

My doctor explained that after 20 weeks, lying straight can compress a major blood vessel (the vena cava). This reduces blood flow to the baby, so left-side sleeping is the safest option.

Renu Upadhyay · Answer

After going through so much to get pregnant, we worry about every little posture. Lying straight is fine early on, but side sleeping is highly recommended later to ensure the baby gets proper blood flow.

Manjusha Upadhyay · Answer

I am 24 weeks pregnant and side sleeping is starting to hurt my hips. How do you guys manage to stay on your left side without getting uncomfortable?

Karishma Yadav · Answer

Haan, starting me toh thik hai, par baad me left side sona hi best hai na. Pregnancy pillow use kiya karo, kafi comfortable lagta hai.

Vartika Soni · Answer

In the first few months it is totally fine, but later on, it is better to sleep on your side. Take care and try to rest comfortably.