Sleeping positions

mom2beli

Hi all 👋🏼 Mom to be here; due December 14th. My doctor told me not to worry about how I sleep until I hit my 3rd trimester but I’m anxious about sleeping on my right side. I’ve read so many articles online saying it’s not optimal for blood flow for me or the baby. Do I listen to my doctor and sleep whichever way is most comfortable for now or skip my right side? This worry keeps me from getting a good nights sleep every time I realize I’m on my right side.

sarahsays25

Hi! So when I looked into this, I found a few articles about not sleeping on the right side but because it wasn't the best flow to the baby, not that it cuts off flow to the baby like sleeping on your back. Personally I alternate by right and left side and bought a pregnancy pillow to help make it so much more comfortable. And it helps keep me from sleeping on my back. Honestly it's whatever you feel the most comfortable with, so if you're worried about it then just sleep on the leftside so you get some peace of mind😌

LaceyBee522

I'm so sorry! I'm on the wrong board!!!! Please ignore me.

janinegb

I was looking at pregnancy pillows and wow some look really huge of the women laying inside/by them are tiny. I’m just glad I have a huge bed to myself so if I do need support I can have one on there. 

kmiddy

I reconfirmed with my OB this round, her answer was sleep however you can. I can't stay asleep on my side, I'm a back sleeper.