What is the right way to sleep during pregnancy?

Question

My belly is getting bigger and im struggling to find a comfy position at night, im 26 weeks. I usually sleep on my back but read that's not good. Which side is correct yaar? please tell.

Aneeta Kurup · Answer

Mummy used to put cushions behind my back so I didn't roll over. Left side sleeping is best for baby's blood supply, felt so comfortable ghar pe.

Gauri Nair · Answer

Left side is the golden rule! 🛌 Put a pillow under your bump for support, you will sleep like a baby!

Jhanvi Mishra · Answer

Sleeping on the left side improves fetal circulation. I followed this from the 4th month and it worked perfectly, stay relaxed.

Chhaya Singhal · Answer

I am 14 weeks and finding it hard to sleep on side, keeps rolling onto back. Anyone has comfortable solutions?

Anuradha Singhal · Answer

Don't waste money on expensive pregnancy pillows, normal standard pillows between legs and behind back do the job perfectly.

Soumya Madhavan · Answer

Left side sleeping is great, and a light walk before bed helps with leg cramps. Walk only if your doctor has allowed it.

Sunita Vyas · Answer

Left side sleeping with a pillow between your knees is highly recommended.

Pooja Dubey · Answer

Left side is the best position, especially from 2nd trimester. Avoid flat back sleeping. Keep it simple, sleep comfortably.

Mohini Raghavan · Answer

With twins, finding a comfortable sleeping angle was a joke! Left side with 4 pillows was the only way I could get some shut eye.

Tanushree Mahajan · Answer

I get so anxious trying to stay on my left side all night, fear hurting the baby if I turn. Is it really that strict?