My son LOVES the right side.. which is good because I LOVE sleeping on the right side š. His kicks and everything happen on the right. Rarely do I feel anything on the left side.
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2 Apr 2024
Sleeping On Your Right Side
Sleeping on Your Right Side While Pregnant
During pregnancy, getting adequate and restful sleep is crucial for both your well-being and the development of your baby.
Benefits of Sleeping on Your Right Side During Pregnancy
Sleeping on your right side can offer several potential benefits for pregnant women, including:
- Improved Blood Flow: Sleeping on the right side can enhance blood circulation to the placenta, providing better oxygen and nutrient supply to the baby.
- Reduced Pressure on Organs: The right side sleeping position helps alleviate pressure on your liver and promotes optimal blood flow to the kidneys, enhancing their efficiency.
- Minimized Discomfort: For some pregnant women, sleeping on the right side can provide relief from common discomforts such as heartburn, acid reflux, and shortness of breath.
It's important to note that the position that brings you the most comfort and allows for quality sleep is ultimately the best choice for you.
If sleeping on your right side feels comfortable and helps you get the rest you need, it can be a favorable option.
Alternatives to Sleeping on Your Right Side
While sleeping on your right side can be beneficial, it's not the only sleep position that can provide comfort during pregnancy. Here are some alternatives you can consider:
- Sleeping on Your Left Side: Sleeping on your left side is often recommended as the ideal position during pregnancy. It helps promote optimal blood flow, reduces the risk of certain complications, and eases the burden on your major organs.
- Using Pillows for Support: Placing pillows between your knees, under your belly, or behind your back can provide additional support and help you find a comfortable position, regardless of which side you choose to sleep on.
- Elevating the Upper Body: If you experience heartburn or acid reflux, elevating your upper body with pillows can help alleviate symptoms and improve your sleep quality.
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KeKe
28 Jun 2023
They say you canāt sleep on your right side but I canāt stay off of my right side anyone else
Quaneisha
I sleep on both sides
27 Mar 2024
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KeKe
I never thought it was a big deal until I got on Google last night and they said so many complications can go wrong with you sleeping on the right side but Iām more comfortable on my right side. I a still sleep on my stomach a little.
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Cassidy
27 May 2023
Is it OK to sleep on my right side? I'm 32 weeks pregnant and I've neen sleeping on my right side a lot. I don't sleep on my back just my left or right side. Also 32 weeks today!
Charity
I'm 39 weeks pregnant and I've been sleeping on my right side alot more than my left so I'd say it's okay I get more kicks when I sleep on my right
27 Mar 2024
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Cassidy
ok perfect awwe you're almost there!
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TyAsia
23 May 2023
Is it ok to sleep on my right side now ? Iām 26 weeks and 5 days. Sleeping on my left side is getting so uncomfortable now. My hips be hurting and everything
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Marla
1 May 2023
Yesterday had to go get some memory foam for my bed cause I sleep in my pillow to stay off my right side because I didnāt know you couldnāt sleep on your right side. Because studies said āPrevious studies have linked back and right-side sleeping with a higher risk of stillbirth, reduced fetal growth, low birth weight, and preeclampsia, a life-threatening high blood pressure disorder that affects the mother.ā But my lower back been hurting for sleeping on my left side.. so this memory foam better be my best friend!!
Diana
Did it work?
27 Mar 2024
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Marla
Yes maāam!!!
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jazmin
13 Apr 2023
iām concerned about me sleeping on my right side. itās more comfortable for me but heard it was bad???
tori
I only slept on my right side cause i have a bad left hip. My doctor said it was fineš¤·š»āāļø and also slept on my stomach till I physically couldnāt anymore and she said if its not hurting me its not hurting the baby
27 Mar 2024
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Autumn
I rotate I donāt stay on my right side I think that itās like the same thing with laying on your back I think it saying that itās dangerous meaning if you were to do it all night
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Flor
7 Mar 2023
Iāve been struggling a lot sleeping. I can only sleep on my right side, however I know itās best on left side. Iām scared that baby will be harmed if I keep sleeping on right side. Any suggestions or opinions?
š¹Jenni
Just switch side to side each time you wake up ā¤ļø
27 Mar 2024
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Angel
I thought we just couldnāt lay on back. Whatās wrong with right side?
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Kayla
17 Jul 2022
my left side is now getting so uncomfortable to sleep on so i turn on my right side but not much because i have anxiety of sleeping on my right side because i read the right side is not really the best because it doesnāt really give the baby enough blood flow like the left side so someone please tell me is it safe to sleep on your right side at 30 weeks
Boss baby mom
Girl everything online is not true I always sleep on left and right, mostly right because Iām comfortable. My baby fetal movements are still viable and heartbeat is still normal every doctor visit.
27 Mar 2024
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Boss baby mom
Iām 30 weeks 5 days right now!!!
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Roxi
27 Jun 2022
So ā¦not long ago I was involved in a drive by shooting while driving my car and my left arm got very damaged and stays in pain a lot. I read everywhere that I should be sleeping on my left side but of course I canāt. š© So sleeping on my right side is my go to although nothing is comfortable for me right now with injury and the pregnancy but Iām grateful for life itself. I wonder all the time how is this right side sleeping affecting babyš¤š«¤ #IDontKnow #Sleeping
Blocked user
The left side gives you more of a blood flow rather than the right side
27 Mar 2024
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Blocked user
But itās good to switch up left side or right I sleep better on the left side
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Terriana
15 Jun 2022
I have a question are you not supposed to sleep on your right side ? I just seen a post but I lost it lol I sleep on my right side and my left side the baby is on the right
Sharnell
I mainly sleep on my back n switch between left n right side
27 Mar 2024
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Cristal
What?? I have never heard such a thing š
I sleep on both sides.
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