Sleeping on your back.

[anita665]

Is it really that bad to sleep on your back. I've got quite a bump now and my hips hurt badly when I lay down for too long so I keep turning on my back in my sleep. As I'm asleep when I do this I really don't know how long I've been laying like that.

 

[charlottecco2]

I'm exactly the same, i've always slept on my side, but for he past 2 weeks, i keep waking up asleep on my back. As you say, because I'm asleep I have no control over it. My midwife says that you can't help the position that you sleep in, and that if your not meant to be in that position you will start finding it uncomfortable, so i wouldn't worry too much. xxxxx

 

[alloyd519]

I don't think it's really that bad, since it's so hard for me to sleep at night I sometimes find myself on my back trying to get comfortable, and I used to that way, but now that my bump's so big it just feels heavy and isn't very comfortable

 

[RachieH]

Here you go, found this for you:-

1. What position is best for sleep?
Expecting moms should sleep and rest in whatever position they are the most comfortable.

2. Are there exceptions to this rule?
There are a few exceptions: If a mother is suffering from a high risk complication such as preeclampsia, preterm labor or placental insufficiency, which necessitates partial of full bedrest, then the best position for her would be side-lying. In addition, during labor, uterine contractions can cause fluctuations in uterine-placental blood flow. During this time, it is best for the mother to lie on her side. When the heavy uterus rests against the aorta -- and blood flow may be already compromised -- lying on one's back is not recommended.

3. Is it safe to sleep on my back?
During regular sleep intervals, it is fine for a mother to lie on her back. During the night, people frequently shift their positions, so it is unlikely that a mother would sleep the entire night flat on her back. Her bladder often necessitates one or more trips to the bathroom anyway!

4. How about sleeping on my belly?
Even sleeping on your abdomen is quite safe in pregnancy. At some point, this will become uncomfortable. You may need to support an upper leg with pillows and lie more on your side after the beginning of the second trimester.

5. Are these positions really safe for my unborn baby?
You should feel that any sleep position that is comfortable for you is fine during pregnancy. The human female body is uniquely prepared for such positions and they will not put the baby in jeopardy.

6. Will my baby be uncomfortable in certain positions?
Babies don't feel "discomfort" in their positions as we do. They are floating in a weightless environment and have ample room for stretching. So, don't worry about baby's comfort, but about your own.

7. How can I get comfortable and get the rest I need?
Your mattress should be firm enough to support your curves. It is helpful to have a pillow or two between the legs so that the upper leg is even with the hip bone. Mothers in the later stages of pregnancy need to shift positions more frequently so they do not get the same amount of sleep in eight hours that their partners do. You will also need rest periods and naps during the day to stay well rested during pregnancy

 

[Samantha675]

My midwife said not to worry so much. She said late in pregnancy it can be a problem, but that it would make me uncomfortable before it made the baby so.

 

[Holldoll]

That makes me feel better, because I've been MUCH more comfortable on my back lately. My necks been bothering me so it's more comfortable that way.

 

[Tezzy]

i slept on my back during my last pregnancy, i couldnt help it coz id roll over in my sleep. my son turned out fine!

 

[Jenny]

I also slept on my back with my son and he's fine. I sleep on my side with this one because if I'm on my back, the baby tends to kick way more and keep me up

 

[PitBullMommy]

I've been sleeping on my back way more often too. If I sleep on my side I end up with an awful neckache that goes up into a headache all day long.