Best Snoozing Postion During Later Pregnancy

From what I've read, it's better for you and baby if you snooze on your left side as opposed to on your back or right side, because . . .

• there's a main vein called the inferior vena cava that's situated just to the right of your spinal column
• this vein is responsible for draining the blood from the entire lower half of your body back to your heart
• when heavily pregnant, lying on your back or right side compresses this vein, making drainage of blood from the lower body sluggish, and obstructing blood flow to the heart (the latter causing hypotension, ie lowered blood pressure which also results in light-headedness)
• compression of the vein also increases swelling of your ankles, feet & legs, and it affects hemorrhoids too (the swelling is said to be caused by diminished kidney flow)
• lowered blood pressure could result in diminished blood flow to the uterus, placenta and baby

So, lying mostly on your left side keeps blood and kidney flow optimal, which is healthier for you as well as baby.  This is because as your uterus grows, it causes some pressure on other internal organs, so easing this pressure when you can, will only benefit you and baby.

And obviously you shouldn't be lying on your stomach as this puts too much pressure on the baby.

Sweet dreams!