Pregnancy being an ecstatic experience requires a lot of care, and the same applies to your sleeping postures. However, the best sleeping position is different for all three trimesters. To help you along the way to your parturition, a proper and comfortable sleep during the whole pregnancy period is essential. Let us know about these sleeping positions. Here are a few tips for better sleeping while pregnancy.
Sleeping position during the First Trimester:
Sleeping on your back can decrease the blood circulation in your body and often results in backaches, digestive problems, and breathing issues. Sleeping on the side (SOS) is the best option for sleeping while pregnant. While, you can sleep on either side, sleeping on the left side is preferable because of its unique advantages of better blood and nutrients circulation. Getting a habit of sleeping on the side in the early stages of pregnancy is necessary, as it will take some time to get used to this complete transition. With issues like morning sickness and lethargy, taking a proper nap for hours especially a comfortable night sleep can also be difficult in the first trimester of pregnancy. Taking frequent short naps is thus advisable in this stage of pregnancy.
Sleeping position during the Second Trimester:
You feel less tiresome and lethargic during the second trimester of your pregnancy as compared to the first trimester. However, sleeping on the back becomes uncomfortable during the second trimester of pregnancy. During this stage of pregnancy, an SOS with bent knees and legs posture can be more effective. SOS provides proper neck support and helps in maintaining a proper posture, which is mandatory for a pregnant lady.
Sleeping position during the Third Trimester:
Sleeping in the third trimester can be most uncomfortable. You can also face more issues of backaches during the last weeks of your pregnancy. In the case of backaches, a pillow can be placed under your abdomen to provide lower back sleep support. Pregnancy can result in lack of sleep especially in the last weeks of pregnancy and thus, a memory foam mattress or a hybrid mattress is recommended by physicians for a good and comfortable sleep. To provide your body a complete rest avoiding the issue of sleep deprivation, a piece of soft and soothing music can also be helpful. Choose your own music to help you sleep.
To avoid any worse outcomes, always prevent sleeping on your stomach during the whole period of your pregnancy. While in the first trimester, taking a proper nap for hours is the only major issue during sleeping, sleeping on the back can be uncomfortable and should be completely avoided after the first trimester of pregnancy in order to avoid its side effects. With a fully-grown tummy, sleeping can be most uncomfortable in the later stages of pregnancy. Thus, sleeping on the side is the most effective solution for the whole pregnancy period. Choosing a comfortable mattress and its foundation, along with soothing music of your choice can be effective and will help you in getting a peaceful and a healthy nap.