How To Sleep During Pregnancy In Second Trimester
How to deal with pregnancy changes so you can rest easy.
How to sleep during pregnancy in second trimester. The second trimester may come as a relief to weary first time mothers who didn t initially expect to be so tired throughout pregnancy. The best sleeping posture during pregnancy in the second trimester is to sleep on your left side. As your pregnancy progresses you may also find you start to have a touch of heartburn and indigestion during the night wilson et al 2010. Although many mothers start to feel more energetic dr.
Safe sleeping position during pregnancy 2nd trimester. Sleeping on your back. This is a result of your abdomen resting on your intestines and major blood vessels the aorta and vena cava. This position is ideal for blood circulation and for supplying nutrients to the placenta.
Sleeping on your stomach. Second trimester sleep stealers can include snoring and congestion sleep apnea leg cramps restless legs syndrome and vivid dreams. Your provider may refer you to a sleep specialist who can suggest treatments that are safe during pregnancy. As your pregnancy progresses and your tummy gets bigger you may find difficult to sleep on your back.
If sleep is a problem for you don t hesitate to talk with your healthcare provider. Lee suggests that instead of packing in more activities just enjoy the second trimester and continue to get as much sleep as possible. This can cause problems with backaches breathing the digestive system hemorrhoids low blood pressure and cause a decrease in circulation to your heart and your baby.