Why sleeping on your back is bad during pregnancy?
I've heard that sleeping on your back is not good during pregnancy, especially in later stages. I sometimes wake up on my back and it makes me nervous. Why is sleeping on your back considered bad for pregnant women?
My grandmother always insisted on sleeping on the left side, and my doctor also confirmed it improves blood flow to the baby. Sleeping on your back puts pressure on main veins. Always use pillows for comfortable side sleeping.
When I lay on my back during the late months, I felt quite dizzy and breathless. My doctor explained it cuts down blood supply to the baby. Since then, I strictly slept on my left side only.
Haan na, sleeping on the back is really not recommended, especially after 2nd trimester. Left side pe sona is best for baby's blood circulation, ho na? Use a soft pillow between your knees.
Sleeping on your back compresses a major blood vessel which can reduce oxygen flow to the baby. I used to keep a pillow behind my back to prevent rolling over at night. It takes some time to get used to side sleeping!
Pregnancy apps mention that back sleeping compresses the vena cava, reducing blood flow to the placenta. It can also cause backaches and low blood pressure. Try using a C-shaped pregnancy pillow for support.
Yaar, sleeping on your left side is the best way to go. But don't stress too much if you wake up on your back sometimes. Just roll back to your side gently and relax.
