Help! I can't sleep on my left side.

[AnnieW625]

I slept on my back and on my right side during both pregnancies out of habit. I always have to fall asleep on my right side, and eventually end up on my back.. Just sleep how you are comfortable. With DD1 no one ever mentioned not laying on the back after the first trimester (I did regular yoga twice weekly w/her including the night I went into labor) so it was news to me when it was mentioned at every pre natal yoga class and on this board.

[tmahanes]

My OB said it is best to stay on either side and she said that if I woke up on my back, I would know if my circulation was decreasing because I would feel sick. I didn't wake up on my back at all (but I think that is because I HATE sleeping on my back!!!!!!!!!!) so I can't tell you if it actually happens!

I had to switch sides because my hips hurt too bad to sleep just on the left side.

[fumofu]

My OB says I should lie on the side (either is fine), and that if I wake up on my back just turn to one side.

For a couple of weeks at the start of my 3rd trimester I would get numb on my left arm whenever I lay on that side. Now that my belly is heavy, I just settle for either side. I don't have a snoogle, but I sleep on 2 pillows (I hate heartburn!) and have a cushion in between my legs.

[brgnmom]

As my tummy has gotten larger recently, I've noticed that if I'm on my back for too long, then I'll feel light-headed and I'll feel a lot better when I lay on my left side. I can't stay in one position for the entire night though, and as long as I can fall asleep and stay asleep until I need to make the next bathroom trip, I'm content.