How to sleep during pregnancy How to sleep properly during pregnancy

All mothers who have given birth or are pregnant know that sleeping at night during pregnancy is very uncomfortable. As the belly gets bigger, it becomes more uncomfortable to sleep at night. So here we will learn about how to sleep during pregnancy? What is the correct sleeping posture for pregnant women?

Pregnant women are generally advised to sleep on their left side as much as possible, which means sleeping on the left side at about 15 to 30 degrees. Generally, pregnant women can sleep in a free position in the early stages of pregnancy, and they can sleep as comfortably as they want. In the middle and late stages, due to the enlargement of the uterus and the compression of the abdominal aorta, if pregnant women lie flat, it is easy to cause hypotension in the supine position, causing fetal intrauterine hypoxia, and pregnant women are also uncomfortable. At this time, it is generally recommended that pregnant women sleep on their left side as much as possible, which can be 15 to 30 degrees on the left side, generally not 90 degrees on the left side. Sleeping on the left side at 90 degrees for a long time is also very tiring, and it is easy to have body pain. However, sleeping does not mean that you have to sleep on your left side all the time. You can also sleep on your right side occasionally. It is recommended that you do not sleep on your right side for too long. The lying position is particularly important. The lying position of pregnant women is important for the safety of themselves and the fetus. It is advisable to take the left side lying position, which can correct the right rotation of the enlarged uterus, reduce the compression of the uterus on the abdominal aorta, improve blood circulation, increase the blood supply to the fetus, and is beneficial to the growth and development of the fetus. However, it is not advisable to adopt the supine position, because in the supine position, the huge uterus compresses the inferior vena cava, reducing the amount of blood returning to the heart and cardiac output, and causing hypotension. Pregnant women will feel dizzy, palpitations, nausea, and accompanied by symptoms such as pale complexion, weakness in the limbs, and cold sweats.

The sleeping posture of pregnant women can be divided into several stages: First, in the early stage of pregnancy, pregnant women sleep mainly based on comfort. At this time, the fetus is still in the development stage and the fetus is relatively small. You can choose to lie on your back or side, but you cannot choose to sleep on your stomach. Second, in the middle of pregnancy, it is best to choose to lie on your left side, because the abdomen has begun to bulge slightly in the middle of pregnancy. In order to protect the development of the fetus, you can choose to lie on your side, which can prevent edema in the legs of pregnant women, and can also prevent varicose veins and hemorrhoids in the lower limbs. Third, in the late pregnancy, the basic condition of the fetus has stabilized, the fetus is relatively large, and the ligaments will become looser. It is best to choose to lie on your left side.

Frequent turning over of pregnant women during sleep will mainly affect the fetus's sleep, because the fetus also has its own biological clock in the belly, so when the pregnant woman falls asleep, the fetus will also be in a sleeping state. However, if the pregnant woman turns over frequently, the fetus in the belly will also be shaken. This will affect the quality of the fetus's sleep and the development of the fetus. If the pregnant woman turns over frequently, the fetus will change from deep sleep to shallow sleep, which will have an adverse effect on the development of the fetus. It will increase the risk of umbilical cord around the neck, because the umbilical cord is the link between the pregnant woman and the fetus. If the pregnant woman turns over frequently, it will cause the umbilical cord to be around the neck of the fetus, thereby endangering the life of the fetus.

Drooling while sleeping after pregnancy may be caused by oral problems, genetic factors, or changes in hormone levels in the body after pregnancy. The temperature of the mouth can easily promote the growth and reproduction of bacteria. If the food remaining in the mouth and teeth is not cleaned up as soon as possible, periodontal disease is likely to occur. Drooling is likely to occur after adverse stimulation. If there is a congenital anterior tooth deformity, it will also cause pregnant women to drool. After pregnancy, the hormone level of pregnant women will change, and food will easily enter the sphincter, causing the sphincter to relax and gastric acid reflux, which will stimulate the mucosa and cause pregnant women to drool while sleeping. Oral hygiene should be paid attention to on a daily basis. If pregnant women drool and are accompanied by other discomfort symptoms, such as gum pain, stomach burning, etc., they should seek medical attention as soon as possible and receive symptomatic treatment.