From what week and why should pregnant women not sleep on their backs? Optimal resting positions, why you can’t sleep on your back during pregnancy

All these topics - about signs of pregnancy, about sneezing, itching in the left heel, toxicosis 3 hours after PA, contractions the day after PA - the authors of these topics are not kidding? Do they really exist in the world? Those. people completely lack at least general knowledge in the field of physiology?????
Is it true that you need to give birth exactly on time and any deviation is a pathology? Is it true that girls know the time of conception to the minute?

And the most important question - do these mothers have the same children?))))
Py.sy - emoticons are not included.
Let's collectively make a list with all the signs of pregnancy)))

Alpha Female

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Girls and a few boys, I ask for advice and an outside perspective.
I have a friend, we’ve been dating since July, many on the forum are aware of my personal life. 14 years older, single, wealthy, caring, sometimes it seems that he is loving. He monitors my health and well-being, takes care of me, shows feelings that could be mistaken for love, if not for one thing - he does not limit himself to communicating with other women.
He denies this point, of course, but I’m a dead sparrow and I’m not so easily deceived.
And then a young man appears on the horizon, 12 years younger than me. Athlete, hockey player of the main team of our regional major league team. Doesn't give me a pass, young, hot and all that. I went to matches with him twice and to the cinema once.
Like. But the age difference (((
The moment is such that you either have to give up or move on.
I respect my man and am in love with him. But this freedom of his... I can't do anything about it. He proposes marriage, but hints that physical infidelity means nothing. And for me, oh, how it means!
And this hockey player too. He writes and calls constantly, comes to work with me for far-fetched reasons.
I'm confused. It seems to me that both of these options are not so suitable for me.
Help. I don't sleep at night.

Maria Proskurina

I’ve been meaning to write for a long time, maybe someone can give me some useful advice. Because I simply don’t know what to do anymore.
My husband and I have been together for 13 years, we have two children. My husband has an adult son from his first marriage; when we met, he was 12 years old; he has been living with his dad since he was 7 years old. There is a mother, but she hasn’t participated in raising the child since those 7 years, they don’t communicate at all, she has her own family. They even subsequently intended to deprive her of her parental rights, but it didn’t work out, because... She is not a drunk or an antisocial element.
The husband's son was raised by his father accordingly, and spent the summer with his grandmother in the village. When I appeared in their life, I immediately took the position of a friend, because dad was both mom and dad for him, and in general I was too young then even to give birth to my own children, and it would be stupid to “pretend to be a stepmother” , our age difference is less than with his father.
It just so happened that I learned about the existence of an adult son, having already become “firmly stuck” in this relationship. Then I didn’t even think about a relationship with a divorced man, but that’s how life turned out.
In general, I noticed even then that my then-not-husband was prone to overprotectiveness. He always had this complex in his head that his son did not have a mother. I always thought that this was to his detriment; there is no point in a teenager developing an “orphan complex.” My grandmother (my husband’s mother) also added fuel to the fire; he always came from her with the position that he was a poor orphan, and everyone owed him. Overprotection, in my opinion, has always been to his detriment. For example, at the age of 14, he wanted to work part-time with his classmates, delivering newspapers, but his husband “strangled” this initiative in the bud, like stay at home, it’s safer, otherwise they’ll hit you in the head, but you already have everything. As a result, in his free time from studying, he sat at the computer and played with toys. Then I got hooked on online games.
The husband, on the one hand, was quite strict with him, had some kind of conversations all the time, but never really limited the computer, preferring that he sit at home and not wander around. As a result, my son began to lie, starting somewhere in high school. I passed the Unified State Exam with difficulty and entered the budget, not without financial contributions from my husband. I studied with grief and lies. Every session I called the dean’s office and found out that either he was not allowed to take exams or his coursework had not been written. The husband swore, the son tearfully assured that he realized everything, that he would no longer lie, but everything was repeated again. “Students live cheerfully from session to session, and the session is only twice a year.” Then, due to unfulfilled tests, he was expelled, we missed this moment, because he lied that everything was fine with him, and it was simply a shame to call the dean’s office, tea is no longer a boy. But then, through the efforts of my husband, he was finally reinstated, but he had to take the academic job because he received a summons for expulsion. I served a year in the army, my husband didn’t make excuses on principle, he hoped that the army would change something. All this time we all lived together, then we paid off the mortgage, and my husband bought his son a one-room apartment nearby. While he was in the army, the house was completed and the apartment was renovated. We already have a daughter. Returned from the army. Within a year he had matured, he was even offered to remain in service under a contract, but they decided that he needed to “finish his diploma.” He chatted for another year, but in a separate apartment, and then he didn’t even go to defend his diploma. If I hadn’t realized it then (I always felt his lies more sensitively than my husband, apparently because he is not my relative). It turned out that he didn’t even make a presentation for the diploma he wrote with grief in half. And so the commission is waiting, the husband arrived urgently, everyone has already defended themselves, and the husband, blushing, sets the table for them and asks them to wait while they prepare the presentation. The commission is waiting, and they are riveting slides in a free audience. It’s a disgrace, my husband almost burned with shame, he wanted to kill him there. But the commission relented and generally defended himself. A diploma in your pocket, although there is objectively zero knowledge.
Then the search for work began. There were several attempts to get a job, but I couldn’t stay anywhere for more than two months. He also constantly lied that he got a job, while he sat at home and played online games.
Then my husband and I moved to a new house, our son was born, but he didn’t want to rent out our apartment, which he got with sweat, blood and a mortgage. As a result, I persuaded him to move his son into our three-room apartment, and at least rent out this one-room apartment, so that at least the money would flow in.
Well, here’s the result: my son turns 26 this year. It doesn’t work, you can say that it’s been since I came from the army, that is, it’s been 4 years. Well, there were attempts, but they were unsuccessful. I send him vacancies, he sometimes even goes for interviews, but like kindergarteners, his psychosomatics immediately kick in, he gets sick, or there’s something he doesn’t like there, or the salary isn’t right. My husband wanted to place him in the Russian Guard with specifics according to his diploma, he underwent a medical examination for six months, all this time he did not even try to get a job, he was hanging out. He worked for a week, and then they began to impose financial responsibility on him, and his husband allowed him to quit. I’m trying to persuade my husband to let him join me, but he doesn’t want to, like his guys will do him some favors. As a result, such an enviable groom lives in three rubles, and the girls just stick to him. Now he’s been living with a regular girlfriend for a year (they started in a one-room apartment). She’s not a bad girl, she works, but she came from another city, rented a room, and now she doesn’t need to rent, but she can’t dictate terms to him, because... lives on its territory. And he pretends to be so cool in front of her, it’s funny.
Dad pays for utilities, carries bags of groceries for him, or transfers money to his card. And he doesn’t need more, he has no needs. Food, shelter and sex are free. But he calls his dad when the money runs out, and he keeps babbling about how he “looks” for a job and how difficult it is for a young specialist to get a job. My husband even took the computer away from him, so now he doesn’t play, and I don’t even know what he does all day long, maybe he stares at the TV and pokes at his phone. I send vacancies, he politely thanks me, and so on day after day. There is a sea of ​​work all around, I don’t understand HOW a young man, not even a guy, but a man can sit at home all day long! And here’s the actual question in the title: how to convince, how to force him to find a job??? Depriving him of his maintenance is not an option; the husband is not ready to leave him without food, because then his girlfriend will simply spend all her money on food (this has already happened). In addition, there was a case, the husband got angry, did not give him money, and he sold an expensive gold jewelry, a gift from his husband. When he found out, he was very offended by his son, it was like a betrayal, but, quote, “you can’t leave him to die of hunger.” By the way, of course, now things are going well for us, and maintaining an over-aged kid doesn’t put a big strain on the budget, but I just can’t imagine how you can sit on your butt at 25 years old and do nothing. Yes, even on maternity leave for five years I was so tired that I gladly accept the opportunity to work, help my husband or parents with business, although there is no real need, but so to speak, for the soul, for self-realization. But he’s fine, he’s still waiting for his dream job. I'd like to be a gaming vlogger or something like that. I suggested that he start, record a test video or something similar. But he says this niche has already been filled. Well, how else can you justify your laziness?
Our relationship is good, he is kind and polite, but he is a pathological liar and lazy. But I still hope that something can motivate him. Just what????

There are many signs associated with pregnancy. Some of them are ordinary superstitions, but there are also some that are better to observe. One of these states that pregnant women should not lie on their backs.

Why is this pose considered dangerous?

First of all, it should be clarified that this ban does not apply to women whose pregnancy is short. Restrictions are introduced at longer periods, when the pregnant woman already has a noticeable tummy.

Why is it undesirable to sleep lying on your back during pregnancy? Significant changes occur inside the woman, the fetus grows and develops, which means the uterus also increases in volume. By the end of pregnancy, the total weight of the fetus and uterus reaches 4 kg, and this is a lot.

Lying on your back creates enormous pressure on the vena cava, a large vessel that drains venous blood from the internal organs and legs. This vein has soft, pliable walls, the pressure in it is low, so it suffers greatly from the pressure of an enlarged uterus.

What could be the consequences?

Thus, if a pregnant woman prefers to sleep mainly on her back, starting from the third trimester, she may develop signs of impaired blood supply, which can not only worsen her well-being, but also harm the unborn child.

Due to compression of the vena cava, blood cannot reach the heart in sufficient quantities. Because of this, less blood passes through the lungs, and it is less saturated with oxygen. In addition, cardiac output - the amount of blood that the heart throws into the aorta - becomes smaller.

Because of all this, the amount of oxygen in the blood decreases, and both the woman’s body and the fetus suffer from this. Venous blood, for the outflow of which the vena cava is responsible, stagnates in the lower extremities, leading to swelling, heaviness in the legs and exacerbating the risk of developing varicose veins in the expectant mother.

What symptoms to look out for?

What other signs of deterioration in health will help convince a woman that sleeping on her back should be postponed until the baby is born?

If during pregnancy:

• dizzy;
• not enough air;
• weakness occurs from time to time;
• blood pressure drops, sometimes fainting occurs;
• periodically the vision darkens, the woman turns pale, she develops cold sweat;
• nausea occurs;
• ringing in the ears;
• the fetus begins to move strongly - this is a serious reason to visit a doctor and choose a different sleeping position.

Ignoring the symptoms listed above can negatively affect the child’s condition. For example, the fetus may develop hypoxia, heart palpitations, or premature placental abruption.

Is there scientific evidence?

Scientists confirm that lying down while sleeping is unsafe for the expectant mother and her baby. Doctors working in one of the hospitals in Australia found that a woman who violates this ban risks losing her baby.

Sleeping on your back seriously increases the risk of miscarriage or fetal death during pregnancy. Doctors conducted studies in 8 hospitals in Sydney, observing patients whose pregnancy was 32 weeks or more. And they were able to prove that if a woman likes to sleep on her back, then the likelihood that she will have a stillborn child increases 6 times (!).

Of course, one cannot say that this was the only reason for the death of the fetuses. However, serious abnormalities were detected in only ten percent of children who were stillborn or died in the womb. Another 10% of cases of child loss were associated with abnormalities in the woman’s health.

In other cases, neither the mother nor the fetus had any prerequisites for an unfavorable pregnancy outcome. This means that there is every reason to assume that its cause was a deterioration in the blood supply to the fetus, which arose due to the woman’s habit of resting on her back, concludes study leader Adrienne Gordon.

This study once again proves that pregnant women should not sleep on their back. Therefore, it is worth listening to the advice of experts and changing your habits.

How long does it take to adhere to this ban?

We found that in long term it is better for expectant mothers to give up resting and sleeping on their backs. But the concept of “long terms” is flexible. From what week or day should this ban be adhered to?

Doctors give an approximate time - after 4 months, or from the 17th week of pregnancy. It is impossible to name the exact day, since it depends on the individual characteristics of the woman, her state of health and the size of the fetus.

Some people have a big belly, others have a smaller one, so you should focus on your own feelings. Experts say that most women (75%) during pregnancy by the beginning of the third trimester instinctively lie on their side when sleeping, usually on the left.

After 6 months, this position should be mandatory for all expectant mothers.

Which sleeping position should you choose?

What is the best sleeping position during pregnancy? Experts advise sleeping on your side in the later stages, preferably on the left. The bed should be moderately firm and the pillow low.

You should not put your hands under your head, otherwise they will become numb in your sleep. You can place one above your stomach and bend the other at the elbow. The legs can also be bent at the knees to relax the spine and not put strain on the internal organs.

For ease of sleep, some women buy special pillows for pregnant women, which help the body take a comfortable position.

Video: can pregnant women lie on their backs?

Choosing a comfortable sleeping position during pregnancy can be quite difficult. However, the expectant mother simply needs to get enough rest and good sleep.

Therefore, doctors recommend taking the solution to the problem at hand as seriously as possible. Let's talk about whether it is possible for pregnant women to sleep on their back or whether it is more advisable to choose a different position, and in what position it is best to fall asleep.

How to sleep during certain months of pregnancy

If conception occurred quite recently, a woman can afford to lie in any position. During this period, the embryo is tiny in size, and the uterus has not yet grown too much, so excess pressure on certain organs is excluded. Therefore, experts in the first trimester allow women to sleep on their sides or stomachs, as well as on their backs. Well, as for the second trimester, here you need to focus on your well-being. Listen to the sensations that appear when you lie on your back and draw the necessary conclusions.

Indeed, during the period of time under consideration, the weight of the fetus and amniotic fluid is already quite large, and when a woman lies on her back, her uterus begins to put pressure on the organs of the digestive tract, on the spine, and most importantly, on the inferior vena cava, which is responsible for transporting blood from the lower part of the body to the heart.

And such pressure, of course, cannot pass without leaving a trace: the woman and her unborn child begin to suffer from a lack of oxygen.

If you like to lie on your back

A pregnant woman who simply lies down on her back to get some rest is, in principle, not at risk. After all, if the time of exposure of the grown uterus to other organs is limited, then this will not bring any fatal consequences. The most you can feel is discomfort in the lumbar region. And in this case it is better to turn over on your side. So the question of whether pregnant women can lie on their back should be answered in the affirmative. Just don't spend too much time in this position.

But you should not sleep on your back in the last months of pregnancy, because prolonged pressure on the vena cava can impair the woman’s blood circulation and cause her to experience a condition resembling fainting. It will become more difficult to breathe, the sweat glands will begin to work intensively, and the heart will beat more quickly. Don't bring yourself to this state. If you notice the symptoms in question, immediately change your body position.

Can pregnant women sleep on their back?

Is it possible to sleep on your back during pregnancy? Is it possible to lie on your back during pregnancy?

The expectant mother should have proper rest until the very birth. In particular, during the period of bearing a baby, night sleep is important - at least 8 hours a day. The woman’s posture is of great importance: now you need to take care not only of your comfort, but also take into account the needs of the child. How to sleep during pregnancy so that the baby is comfortable?

Each of us has a favorite sleeping position in which we spend most of the night. But pregnancy in most cases forces the expectant mother to abandon her usual body position during sleep, adapting to her position. Certain positions can be harmful to the fetus, while others are simply uncomfortable.

During the first 12 weeks after conception, a woman still has the luxury of not having to think about how to sleep properly during pregnancy. You can rest in any position for now. But very soon the expectant mother will have to control the position of her body in her sleep. Who would have thought that a posture could both help the fetus develop and hinder its normal growth.

A woman's choice in this position is very limited - during pregnancy she needs to sleep on her side, and, if possible, more often on her left. When the mother rests in this position, the child receives the optimal amount of nutrients, because in this case there are no obstacles to normal blood circulation. Lying on her left side, the pregnant woman does not put pressure on the liver and allows her heart to work well. Of course, sleeping only on your left side during pregnancy is very difficult, so during the night you need to turn from left to right and back several times.

With a transverse presentation of the baby, doctors recommend that the woman often lie on the side in which the fetal head is located. If the child “sits” on his butt (breech presentation), you need to turn over from one side to the other at night up to 3-5 times.

So, we found out that the sleeping position when a woman lies on her left side is the safest and most beneficial from a physiological point of view. In the early stages of pregnancy, many expectant mothers also curl up into a ball - this position guarantees a cozy and restful sleep.

As the duration of pregnancy increases, the ability to pull the legs to the chest decreases: the uterus grows significantly in size, the curvature of the spinal column in the lumbar region also increases, so the woman is forced to straighten up during sleep. What to do when constantly lying on your side starts to cause pain in your hips?

1. Try not to take a position strictly on your side, but lie on your side and at the same time lean back slightly on your back. To make the pose stable and comfortable, place a rolled blanket under your back.
2. Bend your knees slightly, spread them and place a moderately soft small sofa cushion between them.
3. To make the mattress as comfortable as possible, you can cover it with a thick blanket or soft mattress.
4. Some pregnant women fall asleep sweetly only when they put their leg or hand on their husband lying next to them.

How not to sleep during pregnancy

Is it possible to sleep on your back during pregnancy? This question worries many expectant mothers, especially those for whom this position is their favorite. At first, of course, there can be no restrictions - in the first half of pregnancy, sleeping on your back is comfortable and safe. However, after the 22nd week of the “interesting” position, you need to give up this habit.

The uterus and spinal column surround the largest vessel in the human body, the inferior vena cava. It transports blood from the torso and lower extremities to the heart. During pregnancy, the vena cava is under pressure from the growing child and the uterus along with amniotic fluid, so there is a high probability of developing the so-called inferior vena cava syndrome, when the vessel is severely compressed. In this case, the volume of circulating blood decreases sharply, and the body perceives this situation as acute massive blood loss and reacts with the corresponding symptoms:

• dizziness;
• general weakness;
• inability to take a full breath;
• decreased blood pressure;
• a condition close to hypovolemic shock.

This state of the mother’s body is critical for the intrauterine development of the fetus: the child suffers from a lack of oxygen and his general well-being naturally worsens. Obviously, you should not sleep on your back during pregnancy. When a woman is awake, she can promptly change her body position if she feels unwell (for example, during an ultrasound procedure). However, during night rest, the body’s defense reactions also “sleep,” so sleeping on your back during pregnancy is dangerous for the health of the woman and her child.

If there is a confirmed multiple pregnancy or an excessive amount of amniotic fluid, you should avoid lying on your back at the beginning of the 2nd trimester. When the fetal head is too low and there is a possibility of spontaneous abortion, this recommendation is also valid.

Is it possible to sleep on your stomach during pregnancy? Lying in this position is very comfortable, and many people rest this way. The expectant mother can afford this luxury up to the 12th week of pregnancy. At this time, the uterus is hidden in the pelvic niche and protected by the pubic bones. After the 12th week, it is better not to put additional pressure on the pregnant belly, and after a while this will become dangerous for the baby.

If you sleep on your stomach after the 20th week of pregnancy, the inferior vena cava is slightly compressed, while the vessels feeding the placenta experience strong pressure. This is even more dangerous for the fetus than the mother lying on her back.

Many pregnant women, especially first-time mothers, cannot sleep on their stomachs due to high breast sensitivity.

After 28 weeks, the question of until what stage of pregnancy you can sleep on your stomach disappears on its own: resting in such a position becomes completely uncomfortable.

How to fall asleep quickly during pregnancy

The optimal duration of sleep for a pregnant woman is from 8 to 10 hours a day, more is possible, but less is not. Add to this daily 30-minute rest breaks. Lack of sleep immediately affects the general health of a pregnant woman: appetite disappears, mood becomes depressed, and immunity weakens.

In order to sleep sweetly at night, the expectant mother should prepare from the very morning. The quality of sleep is determined by the lifestyle and daily routine of a pregnant woman.

Here are the rules that are important to follow during the day:

• limit physical activity and don’t worry about trifles. Extreme fatigue can lead to insomnia instead of sound sleep;
• Problems with falling asleep can sometimes be eliminated by giving up daytime rest. To get into the right mode, you need to avoid taking sleep breaks after lunch for a while;
• “Calm” sports will help you quickly find yourself in the arms of Morpheus during pregnancy: fitness for expectant mothers, swimming, walking;
• Dishes that are heavy on the stomach are not the best option for dinner. In addition, during pregnancy it is better not to drink a lot of liquids before bed to minimize the number of trips to the toilet at night. If an annoying feeling of hunger prevents you from falling asleep, you can snack on a sandwich with a piece of boiled lean meat;
• You should not plan unpleasant conversations, serious matters or watching a heavy movie outside of the evening;
• When blood sugar levels drop, pregnant women usually have difficulty falling asleep: weakness, rapid heartbeat and lightheadedness are observed. A piece of sugar or a sweet drink (for example, tea with sugar and lemon) will help to quickly relieve an attack;
• as a method of combating insomnia, you can try a relaxing bath, a back and leg massage, or sex before bed (if not prohibited for health reasons);
• If the expectant mother is constantly forced to count sheep in order to fall asleep, the problem can be solved with the help of a doctor using medication. As a rule, in such cases, Glycine, tincture of valerian or motherwort are prescribed.

How to organize a night's rest during pregnancy

The future mother's sleep will be healthy and sound if she prepares for this event in advance:

1. In the warm season, you need to sleep with the window open, and in winter, be sure to ventilate the bedroom half an hour before going to bed.
2. Dreams will be extremely pleasant if you provide yourself with maximum comfort during sleep: wear spacious, comfortable and soft clothes, insulate your feet with socks if they are cold.
3. You shouldn’t load your stomach with extra food in the evening, but a light snack still won’t hurt.
4. A comfortable mattress is an indispensable condition for good rest. You need to approach his choice very carefully.

Pillows for sleeping during pregnancy

Almost all expectant mothers are helped to get comfortable and fall asleep faster with soft pillows of different sizes, which they place under their sides, lower back, neck, and legs.

The main obstacle to a long night's sleep while expecting a baby is considered to be a growing belly. With the help of pillows, a woman can find a comfortable position, despite this physiological feature. Try, for example, placing one pillow under your stomach and the other between your knees. If you are light on your left side, straighten your left leg and, on the contrary, bend your right leg. There can be two or many more pillows, and over time you will definitely find a position that suits you completely.

Special pillows for expectant mothers are a wonderful way out of this difficult situation. This bedding is made keeping in mind the specific needs of pregnant women, making it very comfortable. For example, a pillow made in the shape of a horseshoe will help you take several comfortable positions and fall asleep in the shortest possible time.

If you continue to have trouble sleeping at night as your pregnancy progresses, don't give up and continue to look for ways to improve your sleep. Don’t forget that a baby is coming soon and will require enormous energy expenditure. Caring for a baby will completely deprive you of the luxury of sleeping at night, so you need to get enough sleep beforehand.

The habit of getting enough sleep at night is the key to a woman’s strong emotional state and the normal intrauterine development of her child. To eliminate a particular problem that interferes with sleep, sometimes it is enough to simply neutralize the cause that caused it: adjust your daily routine or diet, increase or decrease the time you walk before bed. If an expectant mother is being prevented from falling asleep by anxious thoughts about childbirth, it may be worth talking to a psychologist about this topic or enrolling in special courses for pregnant women. When all irritating factors are eliminated and fears are dispelled, restful sleep will immediately return to the expectant mother.