Early pregnancy: The embryo in early pregnancy is relatively small, so you can take the same sleeping position as usual, such as lying flat, lying on your side or even sleeping on your stomach.
Mid-pregnancy: It is not recommended to sleep on your stomach after the mid-pregnancy. You can choose to lie on your side or lie flat. Especially in pregnancy 13 weeks after the uterus grows out of the pelvic cavity, it is even less recommended to sleep on your stomach.
Late pregnancy: The fetus in the late pregnancy is too big. At this time, it is not recommended to sleep on your back and on your stomach. It is recommended that pregnant women sleep on their side. If you sleep on your back in the third trimester, the fetus may oppress the inferior vena cava of women, which will reduce the venous reflux, thus affecting the blood supply of the placenta, which may affect the blood supply and oxygen supply of the fetus, and may even induce contractions in severe cases, so it is not recommended to sleep on your back in the third trimester. According to medical advice, it is recommended to sleep on the left side in the third trimester, because the uterus will have a slight right rotation, so theoretically, sleeping on the left side is more conducive to the development of the fetus.
In addition to sleeping posture, pregnant mothers have the following precautions when sleeping:
1, try not to drink water before going to bed. As the fetus grows, it will oppress the tissues and organs of the pregnant mother, including the bladder. The reduced urine volume of the compressed bladder will lead to frequent urination of pregnant women, especially at night. If pregnant mothers drink too much water before going to bed, they will go to the toilet frequently, which will affect the quality of sleep. Therefore, in order for pregnant mothers to have a safe sleep, it is recommended to try not to drink water or eat diuretic food within 1 2 hours before going to bed.
2. Don't sleep with your head covered. When the weather is cold, many people will choose the habit of sleeping with their heads covered, but this way is particularly detrimental to their health, especially pregnant mothers. During pregnancy, the pregnant mother's oxygen demand will increase, the air in the quilt will not circulate, and the oxygen will be reduced, which will easily lead to hypoxia, which may even damage the health of the fetus in severe cases. If you are really afraid of the cold, you can choose to turn up the temperature of the air conditioner or cover more quilts.
3. Adjust your mood. Do something to relax yourself before going to bed, such as taking a hot bath and listening to music. Pregnant mothers may have some anxiety problems during pregnancy, such as worrying about the health of the fetus, and pregnant mothers will become irritable and anxious, which will easily lead to insomnia.
For pregnant mothers, pregnancy is like a marathon that lasts for 10 months. Here are some other precautions for pregnant mothers:
First, the diet.
Eat more: whole wheat products (graham crackers, whole wheat bread, cereal, etc.); Milk and beans: pregnant mothers should consume about 1000 mg of calcium every day, which is equivalent to 3 cups of skim milk; Fruits: There are many kinds of fruits, and different kinds contain different vitamins. You can eat more fruits containing vitamin C, folic acid and fiber. Such fruits are not only beneficial for pregnant mothers to maintain their physical strength, but also can solve the fatigue caused by lack of water. Lean meat: iron in lean meat is rich; Dried fruit: contains unsaturated fat, which is beneficial to heart health.
Eat less: spicy food: spicy food will consume water in the intestine, which may cause stomach pain and constipation; Contains exciting diet: such as coffee, milk tea, etc. Dessert: Sugar will consume calcium in the metabolic process, which will affect the fetal bone development; Foods containing additives: these chemicals can cause fetal malformation; Ginseng, longan and other supplements: most pregnant mothers are deficient in yin and blood, which may aggravate early pregnancy reaction and abortion.
Second, skin care.
Pregnant mothers who love beauty can also make up during pregnancy, but it should be noted that the cosmetics used should avoid containing hormones and heavy metals such as copper, mercury and lead, try their best to choose products with guaranteed quality and dominated by natural raw materials, and make up with light makeup as much as possible. If you wear lipstick before drinking water, you should erase it before drinking water to prevent harmful substances from entering the human body, and you must clean up your makeup thoroughly before going to bed. Mothers during pregnancy should not tattoo eyeliner and eyebrows, embroider red lips, pull out eyebrows (eyebrow trimmers can be used instead), and do not use whitening products because of pregnancy spots.
Third, calcium supplementation.
The growth and development of the fetus needs to consume the calcium of the pregnant mother. If the pregnant mother can't supplement calcium in time, she can only use the calcium in the bones and teeth of the pregnant mother, and the pregnant mother will have symptoms such as calf cramps, loose teeth and postpartum malacia. Therefore, pregnant mothers should supplement calcium for themselves appropriately.
Fourth, medication.
If you really can't avoid taking medicine, you must follow the doctor's advice. After pregnancy, the drugs used may pass through the placenta with the blood to the fetus, leading to fetal malformation and congenital defects, which may seriously lead to abortion.
Fifth, take a bath.
The time should not be too long: when taking a bath, the bathroom is not ventilated, the air is turbid and the humidity is still high, which will reduce the oxygen content in the bathroom. In addition, when taking a hot bath, the blood vessels in the human body will expand, the blood flowing to the body will increase, and the blood in the brain and placenta will decrease, which will also affect the oxygen supply to the fetus. Generally speaking, taking a bath will not exceed 15 minutes; Don't sit in the bath: sitting in the bath will cause premature birth; The water temperature should not be too high, which will affect the brain development of the fetus. When hot water makes the pregnant mother's body temperature rise by 1.5 degrees compared with the normal body temperature, the brain cell development of the fetus may stagnate, and when it rises to 3 degrees, the brain cell of the fetus will be in danger of being killed, and don't use hot water to shower the abdomen for a long time. Be careful of the bathroom slippery; Avoid using electrical appliances in the bathroom.
Sixth, the right amount of blood.
After six to eight weeks of pregnancy, the blood flow of pregnant mothers increases, but the increase of plasma is more than that of red blood cells, so the blood will be diluted and the hemoglobin will be lower than that of normal people 1. Therefore, many pregnant mothers will have anemia in the middle and late pregnancy, and pregnant mothers can properly replenish blood for themselves to maintain their health.
Seven, exercise.
Pregnant mothers can also do moderate exercise. When exercising, they should avoid sports such as abdominal squeezing and abdominal vibration, such as running fast and skipping rope. The exercise time should not be too long, and the longest time should not exceed 30 minutes; The amount of exercise should be that it can return to the heart rate before exercise within 5 to 10 minutes after exercise, and the body has no uncomfortable feeling.
Eight, confinement.
Avoid cold water: don't wash your hands or clothes with cold water, cold water will stimulate your nerves and cause discomfort; Pay attention to keep your head, waist and feet warm, and don't be blown by cold air; Paying attention to rest and diet is conducive to the recovery of the body and the secretion of milk.
Being a mother for the first time, when a little stranger is conceived in the body, the concern of this life will take root. Maybe during this period, pregnant mothers will suffer a lot. The mental oppression and the weight of the body will all press the pregnant mothers tightly. The baby who has been pregnant for 10 months will eventually break through many difficulties and come to this world to meet us. Maybe after seeing his first face, hearing his first cry and seeing his sweet little man for the first time, all the previous sufferings will disappear. The arrival of this little life will give us. In order to commemorate these months of pregnancy, pregnant mothers can also choose your own way to record this wonderful time!
Summary: It is not that you can't sleep on your back during the whole pregnancy. Pregnant mothers can choose their sleeping position according to their pregnancy. There are some precautions for pregnant mothers' S sleeping and living on it, hoping to help pregnant mothers!