Sleeping Positions For healthy Pregnancy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Thursday, March 31, 2011, 15:50

Pregnancy is one of the most precious gift to a women and thus demands extra care and attention. With all the hormonal changes and increase in the size of the uterus, stress becomes one of the major pregnancy problem. One of the best ways to de-stress yourself and rest your tired body, is to sleep. Sleep during pregnancy can become a problem, as your body finds it difficult to adjust in a comfortable position.

During pregnancy sleeping positions also affects the growth, development and health of the baby. Thus, lets look at some pregnancy sleeping positions -

1.Don't Lay On Your Back – The first caution of pregnancy sleeping position is to never lay on the back. Lying on the back puts pressure on the spine and the blood circulatory system called, inferior vena cava. Pressure on this part of the body, hinders the blood flow which can put one at the risk of hemorrhoid formations. To keep yourself from lying on your back, place a pillow under your back.

2.Turn To Your Left – Doctors recommend that the best pregnancy sleeping position is lying on the left side. This position promotes blood flow to the baby and also enhances kidney function. Proper working of the kidney is required to prevent excessive swelling of the body during pregnancy. Pressure on the liver can also be ignored by lying on the left. Lying on the felt is a comparatively comfortable pregnancy sleeping position. One can take support of a pillow according to one's convenience. Most women feel that a pillow under their left arm makes it comfortable.

3.Cross Leg – While lying on your left, you can cross your legs with a pillow in between. It not only makes you comfortable but also ensures blood flow to the placenta and proper kidney function.

These three sleeping positions will ensure good health to your baby and a good sleep for you. Sleep well.