Best and Worst Sleeping Positions in Pregnancy | Tips from a Midwife!

My birth center clients are often worried about if it's dangerous in their pregnancy if they wake up on their back. Many go as far as forcing themselves to sleep on their left sides for the entire 9 months, assuming this is the safest recommendation.

In today's Midwife Monday Video, I am going to quickly touch on the best and worst sleeping positions in pregnancy and will offer a few alternatives to back-sleeping that may help make mamas a little more comfortable at night!

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this video is for educational purposes only. The educational content in this video is directed towards HEALTHY, LOW-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR HEALTHY BABY. The information shared is not meant to replace the advice of your doctor or midwife. Medical advice will not be given so please consult with your provider regarding your particular situation.

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[CherhondaBlue]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been so uncomfortable for the past few weeks because I'm a right-side sleeper and I heard from other moms that I should only sleep on my left so night after night I've tossed and turned to force myself to be comfortable on my left. I hope tonight I can actually rest knowing my baby will be OK 😇😍💗💗💗

[dianac]

Thank you so much!!! 💕
This cleared things up and makes me few more at peace.

[BerserkerFarms]

Thank you for clarifying!!! This has been helpful

[killphaser]

I am a huge flat sleeper and I have changed my sleeping position since a long time to the one on the left or sometimes to the right. It's still very uncomfortable

[cecetayim]

Thank you 😊 I appreciate the knowledge you impact on us 🙏🏾

[rebeccafrazier]

What about stomach sleeping? Sometimes I’ll wake up halfway on my stomach and halfway on my side. I’m 36 weeks for reference!

[eliseyeager]

So I always fall asleep on my left side, hugging a huge body pillow which is between my knees but I always wake up throughout the night flat on my back. 😕 I’ve tried to put a pillow behind me or lean more forward on my side so I’m less likely to roll on my I always end up flat...on my back. 🤦‍♀️
This is my fourth pregnancy, I’ve always done this and my babies are fine!
What would you do if in this situation? What can I do to truly stop myself from going belly up?!
TIA ❤️

[Leurn]

So i have a question hopefully you could answer in a future video. I know you said that when you go into labor naturally your body cleans itself out (poop wise lol) However, i was wondering if there was anything you suggest taking to help it along? And if you do take something like Miralax... does that affect the baby? Im not concerned about pooping on the table... im more concerned about being constipated and not enough room for baby to come out. Hope you can help! Thanks

[tnicole]

How far along do you generally start trying to avoid sleeping on your back? I'm 21 weeks and start out on my side but always wake up on my back.

[claudiakatterina]

Hi 3rd now I am 17 week pregnancy .. My baby hate right and left side bec my baby is not comfortable both. Only my baby is comfortable when I am sleeping back. Bec I have twins pregnant. I am in trouble sleeping.. My baby is doing great and kick.

[babiloumeriem]

can an IVF pregnant have a natural childbirth or she has no choice other than c section?

[nazarmughal]

I love you sister.you r so nice and beautiful hair and face.