Sleeping positions Recommended by the Famous

The Best Sleeping Position during Pregnancy (Celebrities Advice)

All mothers-to-be have troubles sleeping as their pregnancy moves along, but celebrities have access to more specialists and better products than us,regular people. Luckily, they are willing to share what helped them get some Z’s even with a bigbaby bump so if you want to be treated like a queen it’s time to take notes (or have your significant other take them).

Today we’ll talk about sleeping positions that will help reduce discomfort, especially when you’re close to the due date. We’ll also share tips on how tomake sure both you and the baby are safe during sleep.

On the Side with your Knees Bent

This is the position most recommended byspecialists because it supports both you and the baby. Now, depending on the shape of your bump and how advanced the pregnancy is, you may need some extra accessories such as pillows.

Half–Sitting

Another position that can help (and also requires pillows) is in half-sitting. The pillows go behind andprop you up so you won’t be lying on your back. This position is useful if you suffer from heartburnand if you’re used to sleeping on your back.

I recently read on trymattress.com that back sleepers have the healthiest sleeping position, except if you’re pregnant. When the bump is big, if you lay on the back, the baby presses against your spine and vital organs restricting blood flow. If you stay for several hours in this position, both you and the baby may suffer from oxygen deprivation and you can get lower back pain.

Actually, lower back pain is bound to happen during the pregnancy, which is why many celebrities recommend Cranial Sacral Therapy (Brooke Shields is a huge supporter). This is a type of therapy designed to free blockages in membranes and fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord. It is helpful in releasing stress on your back and doesn’t bring any harm to you or the baby.

Half-Sitting with Legs Raised

As the pregnancy progresses, you may start to feel more discomfort, especially when you’re laying down for a nap. Shortness of breath, heartburn, lower back pain and other similar experience will make your nights a bit of a hell if you let them, but there’s a way to improve your situation according to Rachel Waddilove, the super-nanny of the stars (she took care of famous people such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Minnie Driver).

This position requires several pillows; some go behind your back to support you in a half-sitting position, and some go under your legs, to keep them raised. You don’t need to raise your legs too high, just enough to release the pressure from the lower back.

It may feel weird to be flanked by pillows left to right, but they may be your best solution.

Special Pillows

Since we’re on this topic, you should know that most celebrities use one or more specially designedpillows (instead of hoarding on regular ones). Of course, you will get recommendations for a lot of products – for instance, Cheryl Tweedy loved theDreamgeenii Pregnancy Support while others swear by other names in the industry.

Still, if you choose to go with this option (and I recommend you do), it’s important to choose the one that fits your needs. So make sure to read reviews and ask questions before making a purchase.

Article originally found on Celebrity Baby Scoop - click HERE for original Article