I've had several children, and those 'rules' where not around when I was pregnant with my older kids- so I didn't follow them. With my last two, I did try to lay on my left side, and did it with my youngest the most- but, I think sometimes it's just hard to do that and be comfortable. I'd mention it at your next appointment to see if your doctor has any tips and see how important it is- but I wouldn't stress over it too much- the stress about not laying right, is probably worse then laying on the right side. :)
The best sleep position during pregnancy is “SOS” (sleep on side). Even better is to sleep on your left side. Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach the placenta and your baby.
Keep your legs and knees bent, and put a pillow between your legs.
Sleeping on your back: This can cause problems with backaches, breathing, the digestive system, hemorrhoids, low blood pressure and cause a decrease in circulation to your heart and your baby.
This is a result of your abdomen resting on your intestines and major blood vessels (the aorta and vena cava).
Bear in mind you may change sleeping positions during the night which is fine.
I am so glad you asked this question. I bought a pregnancy pillow because it is just so uncomfortable to sleep on the left side.
I'm on my 4th pregnancy and have always slept on my right side. For your nauseous or having problems breathing then I would switch.
Thanks hey I didn't know aswell that sleeping on your back cuts baby's oxygen...tnx for de hint
my doctor told me not to sleep on my back because i cut the babys oxygen
I'm 20 weeks 5 days and I do my best to lay on my left but I lay too much I get sick of it so I go to my right. If I don't switch it up my ear ends up hurting as wwll and then it prevents me from laying on that side till the next night