It Is Recommended To Sleep On Your Side, This Is The Reason Pregnant Women Are Prohibited From Lying On Their Back

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JAKARTA - When pregnant, it's not easy to sleep well with a big belly that gets in the way. Pregnant women also need to apply a safe sleeping position. Please note, after the fifth month of pregnancy sleeping on your back should be avoided. Because this position puts extra pressure on the aorta and inferior vena cava.

Reporting from HerStory and WebMD, Monday, October 11, the pressure on these blood vessels can slow blood circulation to the body and your baby, which in turn can threaten the life of the unborn baby.

One New Zealand study, published in 2017, for example, concluded that sleeping on your back in the third trimester is associated with an increased risk of stillbirth.

Experts also recommend lying on your left side. This sleeping position is safe and can improve circulation, providing nutrient-dense blood an easier route from the heart to the placenta to feed your baby.

The sleeping position on the left or right side is equally safe. However, lying on your left side is best because it can prevent your added weight from pressing too hard on your liver.

If you feel uncomfortable and afraid of not being conscious so sleep on your back, place a pillow under your stomach and between your knees. Buy extra-long pregnancy pillows, or just use what you have at home.