{"id":8841,"date":"2026-08-11T14:54:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newhopephysio.com\/blog\/?p=8841"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:00:59","slug":"pregnancy-sleeping-positions-whats-safe-and-whats-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhopephysio.com\/blog\/pregnancy-sleeping-positions-whats-safe-and-whats-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Sleeping Positions: What\u2019s Safe and What\u2019s Not?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h3>\n

Sleep and pregnancy have a strange relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re tired all day, sometimes really tired, and then bedtime comes and suddenly you can\u2019t get comfortable. You turn to one side. Then the other. Add a pillow. Remove the pillow. Get up to use the bathroom. Come back and start all over again.<\/span><\/p>\n

And somewhere in all of that you start wondering, am I even sleeping in the right position?<\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of people have <\/span>difficulty sleeping during pregnancy<\/b>, especially as the belly gets bigger. Back pain<\/a>, hip discomfort, heartburn, leg cramps, baby movements and frequent bathroom trips can all make a normal night of sleep feel… not so normal anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then there are all the questions about <\/span>pregnancy sleeping positions<\/b>. Is the left side really better? What about the right side? Is <\/span>sleeping on your back during pregnancy<\/b> dangerous? And what happens if you wake up on your back without meaning to?<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot of information out there, so it helps to keep things fairly simple.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> 10 Safe Ways to Treat Neck Pain during Pregnancy<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Why Does Sleeping Get So Uncomfortable?<\/h2>\n

Early in pregnancy, your sleeping habits might not change much at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Later on, that can be a completely different story.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Pregnancy<\/p>\n

Your belly grows, your posture changes and your body is carrying extra weight in places it wasn’t before. Your hips and lower back can start feeling the difference too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some common things that can interrupt sleep include:<\/span><\/p>\n