How to sleep? 19weeks

Question

I read a lot on best ways to sleep during pregnancy and Every article mention sleeping on your left side is best and I’ve been trying to stick with it but now my hips are starting to ache and it’s uncomfortable to sleep on my left side now. Any suggestions?

Answer

I had this bizarre hated of left-sided sleeping throughout my pregnancy, I just don't understand why because I now only sleep on my left side!   --Anywho, my SIL is a pediatrician and I recall asking her this very question and she said if you can't do left side it's fine to sleep on your right. She said it's mainly laying on your back that you wanna try to avoid cause your pregnant tummy can cut off circulation to your lower extremities/baby's cord. It doesn't mean it will happen, but it's a possibility.  - Of course I spent most nights trying to side sleep but just couldn't; laying on my back was seriously the ONLY way I could get comf... so I kinda just did it. Baby was just fine though! 👍

Answer

Pillows. Putting a pillow between your legs helps ease the pressure. Try getting a pillow with the "cool" features, you'll be steaming hot if you don't.

Answer

I find it impossible to sleep on my left, my whole stomach starts to churn and it’s very uncomfortable! So I sleep on my right, with a pillow between my legs, and tucked under my bump too to give it support. It’s so comfortable!!

How to sleep? 19weeks

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