What is the correct sleeping position during pregnancy?

Pregnancy is really a very hard thing. In the early stages of pregnancy, there will be adverse reactions such as vomiting. In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, there will be edema and various fatigue symptoms. Therefore, you must be more considerate of pregnant women. When you feel dizzy, it is best to choose to lie on the left side. This way, both the baby and the adult will be more comfortable. No matter what sleeping position you choose, as long as it does not press the baby, you can sleep however you are comfortable.

1. Lying on the left side can reduce the pressure of the enlarged uterus on the pregnant woman's aorta and iliac arteries, maintain normal blood flow in the uterine arteries, ensure blood supply to the placenta, and provide the fetus with the nutrients needed for growth and development.

Second, lying on the left side can reduce the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the inferior vena cava and increase the blood flow returning to the heart. The increase in the amount of blood returning to the heart can increase the blood flow to the kidneys, improve the blood supply to the brain tissue, and help avoid and reduce the occurrence of pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome.

Third, in the late pregnancy, the uterus is right-rotated, and lying on the left side can improve the right rotation of the uterus, thereby reducing the tension of uterine blood vessels, increasing placental blood flow, improving the oxygen supply of the fetus in the uterus, and facilitating the growth and development of the fetus, which is of great significance for reducing the birth of low-weight babies and reducing perinatal mortality. Especially when the fetus is developing slowly, lying on the left side can achieve better treatment results. Therefore, it is of great significance for pregnant women to lie on the left side for good pregnancy and birth, and for the health of mothers and babies. If there is lower limb edema or varicose veins in the legs, it is best to raise the legs appropriately when lying on the left side to facilitate blood return and reduce lower limb edema.