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Is it ok to sleep on your right side while pregnant?

I am a 28 year old pregnant woman. I want to know if it is ok to sleep on your right side while pregnant?

3 Answers

Sleeping position only matters in your third trimester starting 28 weeks. Left lateral position is a good position to avoid compression of blood vessels on your right side. If you can’t get used to sleeping on your side, try using pillows to prop your upper body at a 45-degree angle or get a “wedge pillow” available on Amazon to avoid back pain when you prop yourself up. This way, you’re not flat on your back and you take the compression off your blood vessels. Alternatively, you can try elevating the head of your bed a couple inches with books or blocks.
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Hi! Absolutely! Sleep however you feel comfortable.
Certainly, It may only be important to try to lie on your left side during labor but even then we will move you from side to side as labor progresses. Most babies do well even if the uterus may lie on or against the aorta while you sleep.