Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health Pregnancy & Prenatal Care

How to sleep well during late pregnancy

Asked by:Lindworm

Asked on:Apr 10, 2026 12:57 AM

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  • Amber Amber

    Apr 10, 2026

      How can pregnant women sleep well in late pregnancy? Pregnant women in the later stages of pregnancy (July to August), due to their own weight and fetus As weight increases, the pregnancy load becomes heavier and heavier. From the second trimester (4 to 6 months) to the third trimester, pregnant women must pay attention to their sleeping position if they want to have a good rest.

      Doctors once conducted a survey and found that among 228 pregnant women, 96 could not lie on their backs for 10 consecutive minutes, 43 could not lie on their backs for more than 20 minutes, and only 39 could lie on their backs without any reaction. This result shows that sleeping on your back is not an ideal sleeping position for pregnant women, because during this period, Uterus The blood flow is greatly increased, and the lying position during pregnancy has a negative impact on the body of the pregnant woman. healthy and the safety of the fetus.

      This is due to changes in various maternal systems due to the needs of fetal growth and development. For example, the body position during pregnancy can directly affect the blood flow of the uterus, especially when the enlarged uterus is in the supine position, which compresses the abdominal aorta, reducing the pressure of the uterine artery and affecting the blood supply to the uterus. This significantly reduces the blood supply to the placenta, affecting the nutrient supply of the fetus and the excretion of metabolites. Lying on the left side can reduce the compression of the iliac artery by the pregnant uterus and ensure the blood supply to the uterus and placenta. ; Reduce symptoms such as dizziness, chest tightness, nausea, and sweating caused by the enlarged uterus compressing the inferior vena cava. 》》》 6kind of pain Pregnant women must be careful 

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