33 weeks...Sleep help?

Question

My back is hurting - any ideas of how best to sleep?

Answer

If you don’t have one already, invest in a pregnancy pillow and sleep on your left side with an extra pillow between your legs. I find it easier to face outward from the edge of the bed to get up easier. I’m currently 37 weeks and can genuinely say there is no absolute comfortable position sadly but left side laying with a pregnancy pillow is the best. Also the pregnancy pillow will come in handy with postpartum sleeping and nursing!

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Oh mama! This post mad eye tear up a little because I remember this feeling all too well! Tips for what I did… I invested in a Boppy wedge-style pillow to put under my belly. It helped hold my belly up a bit when I was on my side. Also, a pillow in between the legs was huge for me as well. Those big U shaped pregnancy pillows didn’t do it for me. I never slept a full 8 hours at that point but I would at least get decent chunks of sleep that equaled 8. Towards the end of my pregnancy I did sleep in a recliner a few times for a different position and that was also helpful (I did not recline all the way back, just a smidge) Take it easy mama dear! Rest as much as possible!

Answer

Congratulations on your pregnancy! May you have a beautiful, healthy and successful pregnancy and delivery! 
Sleep is almost impossible at this point for me. I am 36 weeks. I do get some sleep but mostly in the rocking chair or recliner. I do not sleep in bed as much these last few weeks. I have tried many things and rocking chair and recliner have worked so far to allow me to sleep sometimes. But at this point discomfort is an all time high, for me, with twins at 36 weeks. You can try to use pillows and cushions to get into a comfortable position during sleep. If possible, invest in a curved pregnancy pillow. Or you can try sleeping on your left side and wedging pillows between your legs and behind your back for some extra support, and sometimes sleeping on the left side can cause pressure pains over time and feel unbearable, so it is important to alternate between the left and the right side, when sleeping. Also, lying down on the bed may not exactly be comfortable during the third trimester, for many women, like myself. If you find yourself cozier on a comfy chair or a sofa, go ahead and doze off there instead. As I mentioned, it works for me. May work for you. Doesn't hurt to try. You are almost there and you got this! Stay positive and try to rest whenever possible. 💛✨️💛✨️

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