: What should be the ideal sleeping posture in the third trimester of pregnancy? I have observed that in the seventh month when I lay down on the floor and turn right side (for a while), the baby starts kicking. Then when

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At least one study shows that sleeping on your left side is the position least associated with a stillbirth. Sleeping on your right side is less-preferrable, but more preferrable to sleeping on your back. Spending large amounts of time on your back during pregnancy is not recommended, although the overall rate of stillbirth remains low no matter what the maternal sleeping position is.

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Unless your ante-natal team tell you that you require a specific position in order to move your baby from an awkward position, then the guidance is to make sure you are comfortable yourself.

Your baby is very well protected and will be comfortable in many positions. If not, they will move to another position. Kicking is not a sign of the baby being uncomfortable, in fact it could be a sign that they have more room in that position.

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It is not, generally, recommended that pregnant women sleep on their back late in their pregnancies. Besides the fact that this increases the likelihood of heartburn, the weight of your growing uterus puts pressure on your aorta and vena cava which can restrict blood flow to both you and your baby. I've had at least one friend who almost passed out when she was lying on her back for an ultrasound because of restricted blood flow.

Sleeping on your left side is ideal as it increases the amount of nutrients that reach your placenta and, thus, your baby.