Often women wonder if it is cool to sleep on their tummy during pregnancy. Frankly, it isn’t the case – sleeping on the belly and on the back are not ideal positions during your pregnancy months. Finding a comfortable sleeping position is one of the reasons why women become sleep deprived in the later part of their pregnancies. It is a sacrifice indeed to give up your favourite sleeping positions. So, one good tip is to get accustomed to sleeping on the sides long before your belly balloons up.
Having said that – be prepared to lose some sleep. Getting used to the new positions will take some getting used to. As mentioned earlier, better to make this change early on instead of waiting till the time when sleeping in your favourite position becomes just impossible. It’s tiring by the way!
Some good positions are suggested here:
1. Side-lying positions with lots of pillows for additional support and comfort are ideal.
2. Lie on your left side (instead of right) so that baby receives its nutrients uninterruptedly.
3. Cross one leg over the other with a pillow is best for both mother and baby. This position optimizes blood flow to the placenta and ensures smooth functioning of kidneys.
