What kind of sleeping position should a pregnant woman maintain in the third trimester of pregnancy?

I believe many people have heard that during pregnancy, the best sleeping position is to sleep on the left side. Sleeping on the left side of pregnancy has a variety of benefits for pregnant mothers, but it does not mean that the whole pregnancy needs to sleep on the left side, and not all pregnant mothers are suitable for sleeping on the left side. You know what?

Benefits of sleeping on the left side of pregnancy.

Sleeping on the left side of pregnancy is a very suitable sleeping position for pregnant mothers, which can relieve the pressure of the uterus on the veins of the lower limbs, avoid the problem of the fetus having umbilical cord around the neck, and can also avoid edema during pregnancy, and gestational hypertension. Sleeping on the left side of pregnancy can be said to have many benefits. However, there are 3 types of pregnant mothers who are not suitable for sleeping on the left side, otherwise it is not good for the fetus and the pregnant mother.

Pregnant mother's uterus is left-handed.

If the pregnant mother's uterus is special and the uterus is left-handed, she will not sleep with the left side, otherwise it may cause the fetus to suffer from hypoxia. For this kind of special pregnant mother, you should choose to sleep on the right side.

Pregnant mother with heart disease.

Long-term sleeping on the left side may compress the heart, especially those pregnant mothers with heart disease, if they sleep on the left side, it will compress the heart and increase the burden on the heart. If this kind of pregnant mother often sleeps on the left side, it is easy to cause the pregnant mother to have problems such as increased blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.

Late in pregnancy, the fetus is in a transverse position.

If in the late stage of pregnancy, the position of the fetus in the uterus is still horizontal, which is what we often say that the fetal position is not correct, if at this time, the pregnant mother still chooses to sleep on the left side, it is not beneficial for the correction of the fetal position. And in this case, the pregnant mother should go to the hospital in time and make adjustments under the guidance of the doctor.

Although sleeping on the left side is the best sleeping position during pregnancy, it does not mean that you need to sleep on the left side during the whole pregnancy, not to mention, whether the pregnant mother can insist on sleeping on the left side of the whole pregnancy, even if she can insist, but she has been sleeping in this position for a long time, it will inevitably affect the sleep of the pregnant mother. If you do sleep on your left side throughout your pregnancy, I admire you, but you're really wrong. You know what?

Therefore, during pregnancy, if the pregnant mother does not have the above 3 conditions, she can sleep on the left side as much as possible, but she also needs to adjust the sleeping position appropriately, and use the right side to sleep to adjust, so that she is in a comfortable sleeping position, which is more conducive to sleep, only if the pregnant mother sleeps well, the fetus will develop better!

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It is recommended to sleep on the left side. The following are the different sleeping positions that are used during different pregnancies:

First trimester (1-3 months of pregnancy):

You can sleep casually, and comfort is the main thing.

In the early stage of pregnancy, the fetus develops in the womb and is still in the maternal pelvis, and the direct pressure of external force or self-pressure will not be very heavy, so the sleeping position of the pregnant mother can be arbitrary, how comfortable and how to come, lying flat and lying on the side are OK, try not to sleep on your stomach.

Second trimester (4-7 months of pregnancy):

It is recommended to sleep on your back + on your side!

In the second trimester, the abdomen gradually enlarges, mainly sleeping on the back and sleeping on the side, gradually reducing the sleep on the back, do not sleep on the stomach, if you feel that you do not sleep well or the lower limbs are swollen, you can put the foot pad high or directly use the pregnant woman pillow to help.

Third trimester (8-10 months of pregnancy):

Sleep on the left side!

In the third trimester of pregnancy, the uterus is enlarged significantly, and the side sleep is the mainstay, and the left side is the best way to sleep, because the heavy uterus will compress the large blood vessels behind the abdominal wall when lying down, affecting the amount of blood returning to the heart, so that the pregnant mother has various discomforts, such as palpitation, blood pressure drop, etc., at the same time, it is easy to cause insufficient blood supply to the placenta, and the fetus is prone to hypoxia.

1. The left decubitus position can reduce the compression of the enlarged pregnant uterus on the aorta and iliac artery of the pregnant woman, maintain the normal blood flow of the uterine artery, ensure the blood supply of the placenta, and provide the fetus with nutrients needed for growth and development. Second, the left decubitus position can reduce the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the inferior vena cava and increase the blood flow back to the heart. The increase of blood return to the heart can increase the blood flow of the kidneys, improve the blood supply of brain tissue, and help avoid and reduce the occurrence of gestational hypertension.

3. In the third trimester of pregnancy, the uterus is rotated to the right, and the left decubitus position can improve the right rotation of the uterus, thereby reducing the uterine vascular tension, increasing the placental blood flow, improving the oxygen supply status of the fetus in the uterus, and is conducive to the growth and development of the fetus, which is of great significance for reducing the birth of low birth weight infants and reducing perinatal mortality.

Suitable sleeping position for pregnant women, when the gestational age is small, you can use your most suitable sleeping position, flat lying position, side lying position. As the uterus enlarges, especially after 24-28 weeks, the enlarged uterus can compress the inferior vena cava, affecting blood flow to the uterus. After 28 weeks, it is recommended to sleep in the left decubitus position as much as possible.

However, because the heart is on the left side, many pregnant women feel that they are not comfortable in the left decubitus position for a long time, so they can use the left and right decubitus positions alternately to rest.

During the third trimester, you should stay in the supine position to keep your baby safe. In the early stage of pregnancy, you don't need to pay much attention to your sleeping position, but in the third trimester, the belly is too big, the baby has been formed, you can no longer sleep wantonly, if the pregnant woman lies on her side, it will lead to uneven pressure on the stomach, so in the third trimester you can only maintain the supine position, which is the most suitable sleeping position.

In the third trimester, you can buy a special pillow for pregnant women, so that whether you sleep on the left side or the right side, there is a support point to support the stomach, and the legs can press the pillow, and the sleep will be more comfortable.

There is no specific rule on what sleeping position is better for pregnant women in the third trimester, and it mainly depends on the pregnant woman's self-feeling. Sleeping positions include left-sided, right-sided, or flat, and no matter what type of sleep you have, it will not affect the growth and development of the fetus.

In general, it is more appropriate to sleep in the left position during the third trimester.

In the third trimester, lying on the left side can reduce the pressure of the enlarged uterus on the aorta and iliac artery, maintain the normal blood flow of the uterine artery, ensure the blood of the placenta, and provide nutrition for the growth and development of the fetus. At the same time, it can reduce the pressure of the uterus on the inferior vena cava, increasing the return of blood to the heart. An increase in cardiac blood volume can increase blood flow to the kidneys, improve blood flow to brain tissue**, and help prevent and alleviate the occurrence of gestational hypertension.

The uterus gradually enlarges, adjacent organs in the abdominal cavity are occupied, and the uterus undergoes right-handed changes. When sleeping on the left side, it can correct the right-handed uterus, improve the patency of the upper uterine blood vessels, improve the oxygen supply status of the fetus in the womb, and promote the growth and development of the fetus.

Develop a good habit of regular bedtime in your daily life, and you can also use a maternity pillow to sleep more comfortably. Wear loose sleeping clothes when you sleep, and take measures to protect yourself from the cold. Regular exercise is more beneficial for childbirth.

You can sleep on your side, because the fetus is already very large, and the amount of exercise is very large, and the range of movement is relatively large, so sleeping on your side can relieve the pressure of the fetus on the mother and let the bed bear some pressure.

I think it's better to choose a flat sleeping position, which is generally good for the fetus, and can keep the pregnant woman in a more comfortable posture and easy to fall asleep.

It is better to sleep on your side. Because the belly is relatively large in the third trimester, it will be oppressive to sleep while lying down, and it is difficult for pregnant women to get high-quality sleep.