sleeping position in pregnancy

Sleeping on one side with your knees bent is likely to be the most comfortable position. You can use pillows under your belly, between your legs, and behind your back if you like. Lying on your back in

a half-sitting position, propped up against some pillows, is also fine and can be helpful if you suffer from heartburn.

Tender breasts and a growing belly soon make sleeping on your stomach impossible. And as your pregnancy progresses, you'll need to avoid lying flat on your back as well. In that position, the weight of your uterus presses on your spine, back muscles, and major blood vessels, which can decrease blood flow around your body and to your baby.