What is the correct sleeping position for pregnant women with twins?

For pregnant mothers, being pregnant with twins is a very exciting thing. However, compared to other pregnant women, mothers carrying twins need to be extra careful in terms of diet, sleep, etc., and even their sleeping posture is particularly important. So what is the correct sleeping position when pregnant with twins?

Correct sleeping position for pregnant women with twins

Pregnant women carrying twins should adopt a side-lying position, preferably on the left side. This can reduce the pressure of the huge uterus on the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava, increase the return blood flow to the heart, ensure adequate blood supply to the uterine tissue, placenta and fetus, improve blood circulation throughout the body, and prevent and reduce edema of the lower limbs.

Taboo sleeping positions for pregnant women with twins

Pregnant women with twins should not sleep in the supine position. Because when lying in the supine position, the huge uterus compresses the inferior vena cava, reducing the amount of blood returning to the heart and cardiac output, resulting in hypotension. Pregnant women will feel dizziness, palpitations, nausea, shortness of breath and other symptoms, and their faces will be pale, their limbs will be weak, and they will break out in cold sweats. If the above symptoms occur, the pregnant mother should immediately lie on her left side. The blood pressure will gradually return to normal and the symptoms will disappear.

In addition, it is not suitable for pregnant mothers carrying twins to sleep on their stomachs. Normal people are not suitable for sleeping on their stomachs, let alone pregnant mothers with twins who have special physical conditions?

Sleep tips for pregnant women with twins

Pregnant women carrying twins should get 8-9 hours of sleep during pregnancy. There should be 2 hours of bed rest and sleep time in the afternoon. In addition, it should be noted that during pregnancy, any sleeping position should not compress the abdomen. When a pregnant woman with twins sleeps lying flat on her back, the pressure of the abdomen on the waist is too great, and she will feel sore waist when waking up. It is better to sleep on the left side.

Warm reminder: Twin mothers have a harder time than ordinary pregnant mothers. Many times they will not be comfortable no matter how they sleep, so they need the expectant father's careful care and support.