Which side do you sleep on?

Steven&Jamie · February 2011

I've heard/read that sleeping on your left side is best and that's how I've been sleeping for a while. The past few days I've been waking up on my right side though. Either side is okay, right? Yes, I'm being paranoid. Stick out tongue

MFAinNYC · February 2011

I am still waking up sort of on my tummy, so I guess at some point your body will correct you. I know that the left side is supposed to be the best, but I feel like for thousands of years women have been figuring out how to sleep while pregnant so your body knows what's best! You're making the effort to condition yourself to sleep on the left so you're in good shape. I think it might make more of a difference a couple of months down the line when we're bigger.

PirateGirl04 · February 2011

I sleep on my left but that b/c thats the only way I can breath at nite. I do use a body pillow and that seems to help as well!

Mrs.Leah.Maria · February 2011

All sides and I'm still sleeping on my back occasionally. Yes, the left side is the most optimal for blood flow, but you will not be causing any damage to the LO by sleeping any other which way.

melissa.1985 · February 2011

Mrs.Leah.Maria:
I'm still sleeping on my back occasionally. Yes, the left side is the most optimal for blood flow, but you will not be causing any damage to the LO by sleeping any other which way.

Exactly. I've been sleeping on my left or right side. I constantly flip sides during the night.

GracieLou Freebush · February 2011

I switch sides and sometimes lay on my back. Your body will wake you up if your sleep position is a problem.

Epiphany27 · February 2011

I sleep on my life side because I love facing the wall when I sleep. If I try to sleep on my right, I have to spread out and then FI can't fit into the bed.

Last night I was getting BH and feeling dizzy so I kicked FI out of the bed and sprawled out on my right side just to be safe. Unless there is a problem I don't really think it makes a difference.

mbritto4 · February 2011

Both.

Gummybear · February 2011

I sleep on my right side. Not only is it more comfortable, if I sleep on the left I face DH and then I have to share stankass air.

flowers2424 · February 2011

I always fall asleep on my left side but I often wake up on the right or on my back.

alandals · February 2011

I lay down on one side (doesn't matter which) and have to flip over to the other before I can fall asleep. I don't really have a preference.. I've been waking up SUPER uncomfortable on my back

I guess I'm a side, side, back sleeper lol

ShyVi826 · February 2011

I fall asleep on my right side, but constantly flip between right and left throughout the night. Every once in a while I'll wake up on my back. I swear I sleep better on the couch than I do in bed these days. Sad

FunNSunAZ · February 2011

I sleep on whatever side is the most comfortable, and I still sleep on my back. Like PPs have said, I'll make adjustments when my body tells me to.

Steven&Jamie · February 2011

Auburnt:
I actually usually sleep on my left side, but that's just because that's the side of my nose that's normally cleared up. It's hard to switch sides and then my hip starts hurting and my arm falls asleep...I've never hated sleeping so much before! ha

I'm having the same problem lately! I wake up with my hip(s) aching and my arm asleep. Like someone else mentioned, couch sleeping is almost better/easier for me than sleeping in bed.

I appreciate the reassurance, ladies! Smile

caraleeb · February 2011

Gummybear:
I sleep on my right side. Not only is it more comfortable, if I sleep on the left I face DH and then I have to share stankass air.

ahah same! cant face DH in my sleep!

COMomma81 · February 2011

I remember being concerned with my first. I would barricade myself with pillow so I'd stay on my left, but I'd wake up a lot in pain (hips/back) and just plain uncomfortable.

I asked my OB and she said sleep however I was most comfortable. It is good for optimal blood flow, but since I wasn't having BP issues or things like that she didn't really care. Turns out, my right side was so much more comfortable, so I'd switch.

This time, I just do what ever is comfortable...sometimes my back (but not completely flat), and alternate sides. You're fine Your body will regulate itself if it needs better circulation and it'll tell you to move.

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