Is it bad to sleep on your stomach?

Answer 1

The healthiest way to sleep is however you feel comfortable. Early in pregnancy this will be just as you usually sleep although sore boobs may make sleeping on your stomach uncomfortable. From about 15 weeks on the little bump will start to make its presence felt and again you may not want to sleep on your stomach. In the last few weeks the weight of the baby pressing down if you lie on your back may make you light headed and also may be uncomforatble so most women end up sleeping on their side. I used four pillow, one under my head, one in my back, one under my bump and my top leg resting on another. This question was originally asked by someone and placed under the 'pregnancy' category. Please don't remove a question just because it doesn't have 'while pregnant' in the question.

Answer 2

It all really depends on the person and how pregnant you are. It is totally safe to sleep any way that you feel comfortable (there is no fear of crushing or harming the baby if you sleep on your stomach).The bigger you are the more uncomfortable sleep becomes. When bigger sleeping on your back can put a lot of pressure on your spine making it really uncomfortable and sleeping on your stomach is almost next to impossible. At this stage of your pregnancy most woman are most comfortable on their side , and if still not comfortable try sleeping with a body pillow at your side slightly under your belly , or a pillow between your knees while side sleeping can really help.

Answer 3

A newborn baby should always be put on his or her back to sleep. If he or she were put to sleep on his or her stomach, it would make breathing and spiting harder for it to process. Though after time, it doesnt matter if a baby is put to sleep on either side, because babys can lift their heads and turn over on their own.

Answer 4

When on your period it is best to sleep in whatever position you find most comfortable - sleep is as important during your period than any other time, besides if worried about leaking remember if you're not comfortable you're all the more likely to move about in your sleep so the most likely to leak!

It's best to use the right protection overnight, many women wear pads in which case it's best to use overnight pads that are a little longer and more absorbent than what you wear during the day - cloth pads can be a better choice as they don't come unstuck and are more comfortable. You could also team-up your pads with interlabial pads that are mini pads that sit in between your labia, period underwear with either pads built-in or leak-proof layers, and an old towel under you to protect your bed. Another good option is a menstrual cup, these are internal like tampons but safer so it's safe to wear them overnight and for up to 12 hours, unlike tampons menstrual cups also don't leak so are a lot more realiable, especially if you have heavy flow.

Answer 5

Yes because it effects the way your lungs inhale and exhale. It also is not good if you just ate a bug meal, and you are having stomach pain.

Answer 6

Sleeping on your back is okay for most people. Those who have developed sleep apnea may need to find a different sleep position.

Answer 7

Sleep on your back.

Answer 8

No.

Answer 9

no

Answer 10

Stomach