Table of contents:
- Risks of sleeping on your stomach during pregnancy
- 1. Shortness of breath
- 2. The fetus is squashed
- 3. Disorders of the fetus
- Then, what is a good sleeping position when pregnant?
- Other tips for pregnant women to sleep comfortably:
Not all pregnant women can sleep soundly in a comfortable and safe sleeping position. Unfortunately when pregnant. sleeping position can not be as free as when you are not pregnant. In fact, sleeping position is a special concern for pregnant women. However, what happens when you sleep on your stomach during pregnancy?
Risks of sleeping on your stomach during pregnancy
1. Shortness of breath
Sleeping on your stomach while pregnant will make it more difficult for you to breathe, than sleeping on your back or on your side. This happens because your stomach will tend to push down and put your intestines, lungs and other organs close to one another. Sleeping on your stomach is not recommended for pregnancy at old or young age.
2. The fetus is squashed
When you sleep on your stomach your stomach is pressing on your growing uterus so that you will get pressure on that position. This pressure indicates that your fetus is threatened with safety and its position.
3. Disorders of the fetus
The intake of nutrients and oxygen will not be channeled by sleeping on your stomach during pregnancy. The blood that carries oxygen to the veins of pregnant women will be choked and can even have a miscarriage afterwards.
Then, what is a good sleeping position when pregnant?
- Place a pillow under your stomach and between your knees. It would be better if you buy a special pregnancy pillow. Position a pillow under your body to help keep you on your lying side. The position of the pillow can also prevent you from feeling achy and painful due to an enlarged stomach
- If you are uncomfortable sleeping because of an ulcer, put a few books or a small pillow under the main pillow. This position helps stomach acid get out of your stomach. This sleeping position also prevents stomach acid enzymes from spreading to the esophagus.
- The sleeping position on your left side is best during pregnancy. With this position, you get maximum blood flow and nutrients to the placenta due to the large veins (inferior vena cava) on the right back of the svina which restores blood flow to the lower body of the heart. This sleeping position can also help the kidneys work to get rid of waste products and fluids from the body of pregnant women, so that it can reduce the occurrence of swelling in the feet, ankles and hands.
Other tips for pregnant women to sleep comfortably:
- Wear clothes that are loose, not too hot, and soft on the skin. Avoid wearing clothes that are too tight because it can cause the body to be less free to move.
- Don't eat spicy food at night. Spicy food is dangerous food for pregnant women, they are afraid that they will experience diarrhea and always wake up at night so that it interferes with sleep at night.
- Try to relax during pregnancy and take stress away from your mind. Relaxation and a relaxed mind can improve the quality of sleep at night.
- Adjust nutritional intake during pregnancy. Foods that contain lots of carbohydrates and high protein can provide a sense of comfort to the body. In addition, this food can also increase blood sugar levels so that it can make sleep more comfortable.
- Before going to bed, drink a glass of warm milk, this can be one way to stay comfortable while sleeping. If you experience nausea and vomiting, avoid foods that can trigger it.
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