Both the physical discomforts of pregnancy as well as the emotional stress of this major life change can cause sleep problems and keep a mother-to-be awake at night.
Your changing body must be supported properly so you feel comfortable and avoid tossing and turning all night. This can be achieved by lying on your left side with a pillow between your knees and another placed under your belly.
You can also tuck a pillow behind your back to help you stay on your side and take some pressure off your hip.
Although the left side is preferred as it optimizes blood flow to you and your baby, you may alternate with laying on your right side. Some women find maternity sleep pillows more comfortable, less cumbersome, and less likely to end up on the floor in the middle of the night.
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