Healthy Sleeping Postures for Pregnant women

Jul 22, 2022

Healthy and comfortable live during pregnancy

Sleep deprivation is an inevitable reality for new parents. Unfortunately for most, sleep troubles start before the baby is even born. Fluctuating hormones, changing body systems, and stress levels fuel a host of physiological shifts that can compromise sleep during pregnancy in unique ways.

Research indicates that virtually all pregnant women experience frequent nighttime awakenings, with significant numbers reporting insomnia, poor sleep quality, and excessive daytime fatigue during all three trimesters. Sufficient shut-eye is critical for both developing babies and mothers.

Sleep deprivation during gestation has been associated with longer, more painful labors, higher cesarean rates, and increased levels of inflammation. Inadequate sleep may also increase the risk of preterm birth and postpartum depression, excess pregnancy weight gain, and contribute to elevated body mass index and high blood pressure in the newborn. RELATED: 5 benefits of sex during pregnancy

There are many strategies for mitigating sleep disruptors and getting the rest that you and your baby need which includes;

As the unborn baby grows larger, a pregnant woman might have difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position. Expectant mothers should be aware some experts advise to avoid sleeping flat on their back, which can compress the inferior vena cava and decrease oxygen to the placenta.
Equally, pregnant women are frequently most comfortable sleeping on their side with bent knees, which promotes healthy circulation. Most doctors recommend sleeping on the left side specifically, as this position is thought to protect the liver and increase blood flow6 to the heart, fetus, uterus, and kidneys.
Also, it’s good to Prop a pillow under your tummy and between your knees. Buy a special extra-long pregnancy pillow, or just use one you have in the closet at home. Positioning a pillow under your body can help keep you on your side, preventing you from rolling to your stomach or back.
All of these sleeping postures and many others are very necessary for pregnant women and their babies .

18 Comments

Vibel on July 22, 2022 at 5:05 am

Thanks for the slpx techs for pregnant women ooohh it will sure hlp
Bishop Louis on July 22, 2022 at 5:06 am

Thanks for sharing ma
Dzelamonyuy Nafisatu yenven on July 22, 2022 at 5:20 am

Very important message for pregnant women. Thanks for sharing this knowledge mam
Alice Alice on July 22, 2022 at 5:22 am

There is no stress in sleeping position like in pregnancy. Thank you for this beautiful tips Mom
Anonymous on July 22, 2022 at 5:34 am

Wow thanks ma
Lilian Ngokwi on July 22, 2022 at 5:35 am

Thanks alot ma
Mildretesih on July 22, 2022 at 5:50 am

Nice tips. The stress that comes with pregnancy especially sleeping position is something else
ANNETTE NCHIE on July 22, 2022 at 5:59 am

Sleeping on the left side👌❤️
Emelinda Nyuydzesi on July 22, 2022 at 6:30 am

amazing iv leaned something new today
Njobe Delbis on July 22, 2022 at 6:37 am

Thanks mom, the first semester during pregnancy and at about one or two months before delivery is something else for me,not easy at all
Gama Carine on July 22, 2022 at 7:03 am

Thanks
Anonymous on July 22, 2022 at 7:21 am

Thanks sweetie I help educate others on e sleeping position
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Brenda on July 22, 2022 at 7:24 am

Thanks sweetie I will educate others on these sleeping position
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Bih Benis on July 22, 2022 at 8:52 am

This will definitely come in handy one day, I’m saving them 😁😁
Syl on July 22, 2022 at 9:14 am

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Muke Emmillienne on July 22, 2022 at 3:29 pm

My dream very soon
Ijeh E on July 23, 2022 at 2:34 am

Thanks for sharing.
Emmanuella Nash on July 24, 2022 at 8:22 am

Noted mama

Healthy Sleeping Postures for Pregnant women

Healthy and comfortable live during pregnancy

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