I'm trying to find comfortable sleeping positions now that my belly is growing. Which sleeping position is generally recommended and safest during pregnancy for me and the baby?
Before my C-section, I strictly stuck to sleeping on my left side as it is highly recommended. It really helps with circulation. After surgery, you will have to sleep straight on your back for some days, so enjoy side sleeping now!
During my consultations, the doctor explicitly advised sleeping on the left side, especially as the pregnancy progresses. The hospital staff even showed me how to use pillows to support my belly. Definitely ask your doctor for a demo if you feel uncomfortable.
Honestly, by the third trimester, no position feels comfortable! But medically, sleeping on the left side is the golden rule. Good luck finding any sleep anyway, you will need it for when the baby arrives!
With twins, sleeping on the left side was the only physically possible option for me without feeling like I was suffocating! Try placing a soft pillow between your legs. It helps take the pressure off your hips.
If you mean sleeping position, sleeping on your left side is the best as doctors say it improves blood flow. Don't waste money buying those huge, expensive pregnancy pillows right away. Regular extra pillows under your knees and back work just as fine.
Hey, don't stress too much about this. Just try to sleep on your left side whenever you can because it's best for baby's blood circulation. If you roll onto your back in sleep, it's fine, just turn back when you wake up.
