“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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