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What position should I sleep in at 18 weeks pregnant?

You mentioned that you're 18 weeks along, and it sounds like you're starting to be a little bit uncomfortable when you're trying to sleep at night. And this is normal. It's the beginning of the end, really. I always say that we're uncomfortable when we try to sleep during pregnancy, because that's nature's way of prepping us for when the baby is born. As your baby and uterus continue to grow, you will feel a bigger pull as you move yourself from left to right at night. And because of gravity, when you lay on your right side, your baby will go to the right side, and when you lay on your left, your baby will go to the left. It's actually best to start sleeping on your side around this point in pregnancy, because the weight of the growing baby and uterus can compress your main arteries and veins that run through the middle of your trunk. So if you lay flat on your back, it smooshes those vessels, and it can cause your blood pressure to drop. And this may make you feel things like nausea and dizziness, and it can actually reduce blood-flow to your baby. So for this reason, it's always best to sleep on your side from this point on in pregnancy. And it may also help you be more comfortable at night. Get either a really firm pillow, or roll up a medium size blanket, and put it underneath your hip, propping you to one side or the other. Now of course, that's going to leave your baby and your belly hanging off to one side, and so roll up another blanket, or get another firm pillow, and put it underneath your belly. So you've got a blanket or a pillow on either side of you, and this will help you stay propped, and also help support you, and hopefully make it more comfortable to sleep. If you have any other discomforts that are concerning to you, don't ever hesitate to bring them to the attention of your doctor, because they can ask you more specific question and make sure it's not something that needs to be looked into. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy, and if you have any other questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at   / intermountainmoms  , and recommend us to your friends and family too.