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Good sleep can be hard to come by during pregnancy, especially in the first and third trimesters. According to Jill Purdie, M.D., a board-certified OBGYN and medical director at Northside Women’s Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group, many pregnant people are excessively tired in the first trimester, feel better and more energized in the second trimester and then experience a variety of physical discomforts in the third trimester, partially due to the growing fetus and increased weight. The best sleeping positions will also vary by trimester. In general, you can sleep in any position that’s comfortable for you through the first trimester, and even up to 20 weeks of pregnancy, said Dr. Purdie. “After 20 weeks, the uterus has grown large enough to put pressure on the blood vessels next to the spine, so lying flat on the back can decrease blood flow and make pregnant people feel lightheaded or short of breath.”
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