After pregnancy, out of instinctive protection of the fetus, pregnant mothers will be careful in everything they do. In all aspects of life, they will not be sloppy and will do their "homework".
It seems that after pregnancy, pregnant mothers lose their original life skills, and even sleep postures have to be re-learned.
Why is it not recommended to sleep on your back during pregnancy?
Pregnant mother Xiaoqian only felt that it was not easy to be a mother after she became pregnant, originally she was a more casual person who was not very particular about life.
When she encounters the food she likes to eat, she often does not control it and eats it until she "walks against the wall". When she sees her favorite TV series, she has to catch up on the latest episode even if she doesn't sleep all night.
is such a casual girl, after becoming a pregnant mother, she seems to have become a different person. The fetus in the womb made Xiao Qian suddenly realize what "responsibility" is.
Nowadays, in all aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation, Xiaoqian has become a "particular person", always cautious. Pregnant mothers' sleep during pregnancy is actually as important as diet, and Xiaoqian has been worried about how to sleep recently.
Seeing this, you may wonder: Isn't it easy to sleep? As soon as you close your eyes and find a comfortable position, you can fall asleep.
But Xiao Qian didn't think so, because she found that once she was sleeping on her back, and the fetus in her womb kept moving, as if she was "protesting".
That experience made Xiao Qian still have palpitations, for fear that he would make the fetus uncomfortable because of his wrong sleeping position.
But lying flat is the most comfortable sleeping position for Xiao Qian, and the whole body can be relaxed. If she is allowed to sleep on her side, she will always feel uncomfortable, either with a sore rib or out of breath.
Xiao Qian specially checked the information on the Internet, but the information on the Internet was mixed, and there were different opinions, and she didn't know what position to sleep in for a while.
Unexpectedly, after becoming pregnant, she didn't even have the freedom to sleep, and every time Xiaoqian thought about it, she would feel melancholy.
In order to improve his sleep quality, Xiaoqian specially consulted the doctor for prenatal examination on this issue. The doctor's words made Xiao Qian pause, and he was no longer entangled.
As long as it is good for the fetus, even if you are uncomfortable, it doesn't matter. The doctor told Xiao Qian that a pregnant woman like her, who is in the second trimester, does not have too strict restrictions on the sleeping position.
However, it is better for pregnant women to pay attention to their sleeping posture from this time and try to get used to sleeping on their sides.
Because after the third trimester, pregnant mothers should not lie down to sleep, whether it is for the mother or the fetus, there is no benefit.
What are the disadvantages of sleeping on your back when a pregnant mother enters the third trimester?
Disadvantage 1: It may cause fetal intrauterine distress
After the third trimester, the pregnant mother's belly becomes bigger and bigger, and the whole person is pacing like a clumsy penguin.
When the pregnant belly is so large, if the pregnant mother continues to lie down and sleep, the pregnant belly will cause greater pressure on the fetus. The fetus may experience a lack of oxygen, which can cause symptoms of intrauterine distress.
When the fetus feels unwell, they will initially "protest" with their mothers with strong fetal movements.
If the fetus moves violently and does not stop for a long time, pregnant mothers need to change their sleeping position immediately.
If the fetus's movement returns to normal, it will be fine, and if the fetus's movement is still violent, the pregnant mother should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Intrauterine distress is very dangerous, it is very likely to endanger the life of the fetus, pregnant mothers must not be careless.
Disadvantage 2: It may cause edema of the lower limbs of the pregnant mother
Doctors do not recommend pregnant mothers to lie flat in the third trimester, and another important reason is that sleeping on their back can easily cause edema of the lower limbs.
The pressure caused by the enlarged pregnant belly can affect the blood circulation of the pregnant mother, thus exacerbating the swelling of the lower limbs.
In addition to causing edema of the lower limbs of the pregnant mother, sleeping flat may also make the pregnant mother feel that she is not breathing well and has a hypoxia reaction. If this happens to the pregnant mother, she needs to adjust her posture as soon as possible.
Seeing this, many pregnant mothers may be very confused like Xiao Qian, and they don't know when and what position they should use to sleep.
In fact, although sleeping during pregnancy is particular, it is not strict, and doctors only give pregnant mothers advice, not to require pregnant mothers to sleep until dawn in a certain position.
Mastering the correct sleeping position can not only help the development of the fetus, but also make the pregnant mother full of physical strength. So, what is the correct sleeping position during pregnancy?
Master the correct sleeping position, the pregnant mother is in good spirits, and the fetus grows well
※First trimester: Whatever you want
In the first trimester, the pregnant mother is not yet pregnant, and the fetus is undergoing a metamorphosis from a fertilized egg to a "little humanoid" in the mother's womb. The size of the fetus is very small, so it will not cause much pressure on the pregnant mother.
Therefore, the first trimester can be said to be the most comfortable period for pregnant mothers to sleep. At this stage, in addition to not sleeping on their stomachs and sleeping with their heads covered, pregnant mothers can sleep in other sleeping positions as they like.
※Second trimester: Be careful
In the second trimester, pregnant mothers begin to "show pregnancy", and the abdomen gradually increases. At this time, pregnant mothers do not have to stick to a single sleeping position, whether it is sleeping on the left side or the right side, or lying flat.
But at this stage, pregnant mothers should begin to be conscious and pay attention to their sleeping position. If you find that you are uncomfortable lying on your back, you should adjust in time to prepare for the third trimester.
※Third trimester: Left and right alternately
After the third trimester, the pregnant mother's abdomen bulges significantly, and the fetus's development is becoming more and more mature, getting closer and closer to the weight of a small baby.
This stage is the stage where pregnant mothers should pay the most attention to their sleeping position. The position of lying down and sleeping is no longer suitable because it has a greater impact on the fetus and the mother.
The most suitable position for pregnant mothers is to sleep on the left side, although doctors recommend so, but pregnant mothers also do not sleep in a position until dawn, which is bound to cause back pain, and can sleep alternately on the left and right.
Parenting Message
Regarding the precautions for sleeping position during pregnancy, if the pregnant mother does not take the initiative to mention it, the doctors will not say much.
Although doctors won't say much, pregnant mothers should also do their own "homework" and don't harm their children because of their ignorance.
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