During pregnancy, there may be many uncomfortable phenomena, especially as the pregnancy progresses and the belly becomes larger, the position of sleep becomes important. A comfortable sleeping position can provide pregnant women with better rest, but if the sleeping position is not appropriate, it can have an impact on fetal development. So, can I sleep on the right side during late pregnancy?
It is not recommended to sleep in a supine or right lateral position during the later stages of pregnancy. This is because sleeping in a supine or right lateral position can compress the inferior vena cava, affecting blood circulation and reducing blood circulation in the lower limbs; The sleeping position on the right side can affect the blood supply to the fetus, causing chronic hypoxia and serious impact on the fetus. Of course, it's not possible to maintain one posture all night. It would be better to sleep alternately on both sides.
The best sleeping position during late pregnancy is on the left side. Sleeping on the left side is beneficial for changing the right turn of the uterus, reducing uterine vascular tension, ensuring blood flow to the placenta, and promoting fetal development. The left lateral position helps to transform the uterus from the right to the straight position, thereby achieving the effect of normal fetal position transition and normal delivery.
Sleeping on the left side of the bed for pregnant women is still beneficial for the fetus to better obtain oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide, and waste, while avoiding pressure from the uterus on the inferior vena cava, reducing limb swelling, promoting blood circulation, and reducing the risk of premature birth. So, during pregnancy, especially in the later stages, the best sleeping position is on the left side.
