SLEEPING POSITIONS:
Expectant moms are inundated with information about what and what not to do during pregnancy. Even something as natural as sleeping comes with pregnancy guidelines. Simply put, some sleeping positions are better than others for you and your baby.
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ON YOUR STOMACH: UNCOMFORTABLE
In the early stages of pregnancy, your breasts are tender. By the time you reach your third trimester, your breasts and belly are much larger than usual. Sleeping on your tummy isn't dangerous, but it can be quite difficult and uncomfortable!
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ON YOUR BACK: NOT GOOD FOR YOU OR YOUR BABY
Avoid sleeping on your back when you're pregnant. It puts all the weight of your growing uterus on your back muscles, intestines and major blood vessels, causing backache, hemorrhoids, indigestion, blood pressure problems and impaired circulation.
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ON YOUR SIDE: A DEFINITE "DO"
Lie on your side -- your left side. This improves the flow of blood and nutrients to the baby and helps your kidneys rid your body of waste and fluids. As a result, you may have less swelling in your feet, legs and hands. Lying on your right side will not necessarily harm you or your baby, but it is less beneficial than lying on your left.
As you sleep, you'll likely change positions, rolling from one side to another or onto your back. This is perfectly fine. Don't keep yourself awake for fear that you might accidentally end up on your back. Focus more on getting proper rest than on whether you'll roll over.
If you're dealing with pregnancy complications such as preterm labor, preeclampsia or placenta problems, you may find yourself ordered to full or partial bed rest, making these sleeping position guidelines even more important.
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ON YOUR STOMACH: UNCOMFORTABLE
In the early stages of pregnancy, your breasts are tender. By the time you reach your third trimester, your breasts and belly are much larger than usual. Sleeping on your tummy isn't dangerous, but it can be quite difficult and uncomfortable!.jpg)
ON YOUR BACK: NOT GOOD FOR YOU OR YOUR BABY
Avoid sleeping on your back when you're pregnant. It puts all the weight of your growing uterus on your back muscles, intestines and major blood vessels, causing backache, hemorrhoids, indigestion, blood pressure problems and impaired circulation.
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Hard to Believe: This Keeps Your Baby Awake At Night
Dear Sleepless Mother,
It “waits” for you to put your baby to sleep
And is “ jumping of joy” when you start rocking or swinging your little one
Because it knows the next thing you do opesn the gates…...and invites midnight wakefulness into your baby’s sensitive brain and body
I’m talking about this simple habit
Could one simple habit increase the risk of your baby waking up in the middle of the night......by 87%? “It’s like setting a midnight fire alarm in his brain”, one study revealed
The worst part is that you keep doing it ……it’s part of your routine……and yet it’s wrecking your little one’s sleep
So what is this disruptive habit? And what can you do to fix it?
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