When to switch to side-sleeping?

pgros005 · June 2012

I just read the snoogle post and considering that I am at 8 weeks now, should I be side sleeping now? I'm a tummy sleeper, so it shouldn't be too hard of a transition, but I'd like to get in the habit of side sleeping.

What are y'all doing?

brookemarie1025 · June 2012

I always side sleep. *shrugs* But I can't sleep on my right side because my hip always gets crampy :0( Oh the joys of pregnancy!!

Nutella1979 · June 2012

I read the transition to your side should be ASAP but my OB said when I start being uncomfortable. I am 13 weeks and still sleeping on my tummy.

happilyeverafterxo · June 2012

I always sleep on my side anyway

catherinerachel · June 2012

I always sleep on my sides, usually my left anyway.

But if I had to switch, I would probably want to start ASAP to get as adjusted as possible.

anneimal98 · June 2012

Just switch when its no longer comfotable to sleep on your stomach. No point in messing with your sleep before then. You'll have plenty of time when you have no choice but to side sleep.

Edited to add: I don't understand this mentality that you want to do it ASAP to get adjusted. There will be a period of adjustment no matter when you switch. Why force that to take place any earlier or the period of less than ideal sleeping position to last any longer than necessary?

nallsl · June 2012

I am a tummy sleeper, but once I found out, I switched. I wanted to get in the habit ASAP so it wouldn't feel so wierd. I use a long pillow to place between my legs and this helps.

Wild_flower25 · June 2012

you don't have to switch until its uncomfortable to sleep on your stomach. I slept on my stomach well past 20 weeks with DS. He's just fine.

sesigs · June 2012

I plan on tummy sleeping until baby tells me to stop!

LadyMadrid08 · June 2012

Switch whenever you don't feel comfortable on your stomach anymore. You don't have to switch anytime soon.

I slept on my back until the end of my pregnancy last time and that's a no-no. I would go to sleep on my side, but without fail I would wake up on my back. Just listen to your body and sleep how you fee most comfortable.

Mee83shell · June 2012

You'll know when its time. At 8wks you can definitely still sleep on your belly. When you start feeling like there is a football under you when you lay down, then move to your side

Aa+C · June 2012

When I was pregnant w/DD I slept sort of on my stomach until delivery, my OB told me to that as long as I was comfortable it was fine, it's more important to avoid sleeping on your back.

I'm currently 5 weeks with this one and still a belly sleeper and intend to contiue

MoreThanABride · June 2012

Mee83shell:
You'll know when its time. At 8wks you can definitely still sleep on your belly. When you start feeling like there is a football under you when you lay down, then move to your side

Agree, no need to change until you're uncomfortable

NicoleR524 · June 2012

why would you need to sleep on your side ASAP?

graciesmurf · June 2012

At this point it's all about being comfortable. I'm sleeping however I want (mostly on stomach). But, when my baby belly comes in I'll adjust to be comfortable.

mistresscox · June 2012

anneimal98:
Just switch when its no longer comfotable to sleep on your stomach. No point in messing with your sleep before then. You'll have plenty of time when you have no choice but to side sleep.

Edited to add: I don't understand this mentality that you want to do it ASAP to get adjusted. There will be a period of adjustment no matter when you switch. Why force that to take place any earlier or the period of less than ideal sleeping position to last any longer than necessary?

This exactly. The baby is about the size of a kidney bean at 8 weeks, and even if you are anorexic skinny you have plenty of padding between the baby and the bed-the bean is not getting squished at this point. Keep stomach sleeping until it's not comfortable any more-trust me the kid will let you know when it's time!

Todd&Laura · June 2012

anneimal98:
Just switch when its no longer comfotable to sleep on your stomach. No point in messing with your sleep before then. You'll have plenty of time when you have no choice but to side sleep.

Edited to add: I don't understand this mentality that you want to do it ASAP to get adjusted. There will be a period of adjustment no matter when you switch. Why force that to take place any earlier or the period of less than ideal sleeping position to last any longer than necessary?

This. Sleep however you can now, because I remember it getting pretty darn uncomfortable the last time I was pregnant.

knoll · June 2012

I am a stomach sleeper too and was worried about this. I was going to ask the Dr when I went. My gf told me about not sleeping on my back. Havent looked it up yet but what is the reason??

I will be getting one of those big pillows to help me sleep on side because i DO NOT find it comfortable!!

landosmommy · June 2012

You can safely sleep on your stomach until it is too uncomfortable to do so. I'm still sleeping on my stomach half the night.

alkvoelker · June 2012

I'm a back/side sleeper. I sleep better on my left side with a pillow wedged up against my back and between my knees though.

IncogNeato · June 2012

Enjoy sleeping the way you prefer until you can't. By the end of third tri you'll long for the days when you could sleep another way.

MelleTX · June 2012

alkvoelker:
I'm a back/side sleeper. I sleep better on my left side with a pillow wedged up against my back and between my knees though.

This is how I sleep too. I get in bed on my back while I am "getting drowsy" and roll to my left side right before I fall asleep.

Want a personalized experience?

When to switch to side-sleeping?

Re: When to switch to side-sleeping?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards