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Maternal (Expert Forum)
Re: sleeping position in pregnancy
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Re: sleeping position in pregnancy
by JAL__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By JAL on May 10, 1999 at 12:18:50
I am 2 1/2 months pregnant with my first and have been reading all the books I can get my hands on. All of them have said that it is preferable to sleep on your left side with a pillow between your knees and under your belly. They have all said that sleeping on the left side is better than the right side but none have said why. I understand about sleeping on my side but why is the left better than the right? I would appreciate it if you could shed some light on this for me.
I am 2 1/2 months pregnant with my first and have been reading all the books I can get my hands on. All of them have said that it is preferable to sleep on your left side with a pillow between your knees and under your belly. They have all said that sleeping on the left side is better than the right side but none have said why. I understand about sleeping on my side but why is the left better than the right? I would appreciate it if you could shed some light on this for me.
At this early point in pregnancy there is no research to support one sleeping position over another. Sometimes late in pregnancy we may recommend sleeping on the left side to increase blood flow to the uterus. At times however this is often disputed.
Remember this information is not intended to be a medical diagnosis or prescription. For specific diagnosis please contact your health care provider
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