From the article: Why is sleeping on your back in pregnancy a problem?
What sleep positions work well in pregnancy? Well that depends on who you ask... You're not supposed to sleep on your back in pregnancy. So that leaves your belly or your side. You can use a body pillow or tons of pillows under your knees. I even had a pillow under my stomach to support it. Some moms choose the couch or the recliner... Tell use about your experience with sleep in pregnancy. Share Your Experience
it would be nice to sleep comfortably
- I am 6 mos. Pregnant and although I love to be near my husband I sleep better when I have the bed to myself. Lying on my left gets uncomfortable so does the right and I find myself sleeping on my back. This is my first baby and I want everything to be great but I believe god takes good care of his children despite what Dr.'s say.....god bless everyone we will all be just fine
- —Guest dee
Nothing works
- I am 27 weeks pregnant with twins. My second pregnancy. I've tried everything, I have 7 pillows in bed around me. I sleep on both sides, nothing works. I'm sooo sleep deprived and angry. It's frustrating. never had this much trouble with my first pregnancy. I'm desperate, any suggestions.
- —Guest keemers
Who cares?
- I'm 24 weeks and sleep on my tummy, my back and my side. What ever way I can get comfortable. 20 years ago no one knew about the whole side sleeping thing!! God people treat being pregnant like a disease or a medical condition! Women had babies back in cave man times and I'm damn sure they weren't given a huge list of what not to do. Trust your body. It knows what it's doing.
- —Guest Claire
Sick after sleeping on back
- I am 16 weeks and if I purposely lie on my back, after several minutes I start to feel ill, with slight stomach pains and the urge to run to the bathroom! One night at about 16 weeks, I woke up and found I was on my back with the sensation of illness - after I got up I immediately had three loose bowel movements and vomited, within the span of 10 minutes. After that the pain was gone and I was better. I ruled out food poisoning and attributed it to my accidentally shifting to my back during the night. I will NEVER sleep or lie on my back again - obviously my body is telling me that lying on my back is a big no-no! Fortunately side sleeping has always been my favourite way to lay down.
- —Guest CMack
Breathing easier
- I am a back sleeper, and a SNORER. After my obstetrician told us not to sleep flat on my back, I tried the side technique, which felt weird and affected my sleep at first. My husband thought I stopped breathing sometimes in sleep, so I started using nose strips to help my air flow, and a small pillow at the small of my back to keep from laying flat. At 26 weeks I am doing alot better and getting much better QUALITY SLEEP. Good luck to all of you!
- —Guest Malia
Sleeping on the right side
- Hi all. I'm a new side sleeper. I'm not used to that; however, sleeping on my beginning third trimester belly is no longer possible.:-(
- —Guest JenniferT1869
Back pain and sleeping on side
- I'm 1 month pregnant I use to experience terrible back aches and sleep on my side but don't know when to be on my back.
- —Guest Maimuna Said
Sleeping on stomach
- I am almost 10 weeks pregnant. I'm used to sleep on my stomach but now whenever I sleep on my stomach my hubby says that it's not good for our baby. But now trying to sleep on my half belly so it make me feel way better. This is my first baby and I and my hubby are too excited . I just can't wait anymore to take my baby In my arms.
- —Guest Sarah
Uncomfy
- I'm 20weeks and I can't get comfortable 4 anything! I'm way too tall 4 a normal body pillow, and its hard 2 get comfortable with my bf and my dog n bed with me. I used 2 sleep on my belly, and I have 2 catch myself sometimes and move to my side. I try putting pillows how my doc told me...but I'm still waking up all through the night and its very difficult 2 get 2 sleep. I love sleep! But I just can't get comfy enough 2 enjoy it.
- —Guest Colleen
Sleep!
- Since about 5 months pregnant I have really struggled with sleep. However, I have found the most comfortable position to be on my left side with a body pillow, and on my back. Sleeping on your back is fine as long as you are comfortable, even in later stages of pregnancy.
- —Guest Clairey
Back
- There are 6 billion people in the world, no ones dying because their mom slept on her back while pregnant. I sleep however is comfortable and don't worry about it. Seriously, I can't imagine it being given in less prosperous nations.
- —Guest Jenna
Side sleep
- I am 6 months pregnant, i would suggest you to sleep on your left side rather than right and your back, sleeping at your back causes back ache and your on your right, blood circulation will be less. Sleeping on your left is good for the blood circulation and it helps you to rest properly.
- —Guest pallavi
Need sleep!
- I'm 26 weeks and I can't sleep. I maybe sleep 3 hours total each night plus have four other children to take care of during the day. I need sleep but can't!! Tonight I'm trying out the ideas I just read.
- —Guest sarah
sides and back sleep
- I do sleep on my side but sometimes I see myself sleeping on my back so he does watch dog every night to make sure I don't sleep on my back.
- —Guest Gift
Side by side without pillow
- I am used to sleeping side by side without pillow during pregnancy, so it's no big deal.
- —Guest vivian
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