When you are pregnant, it is safest to go to sleep lying on your left or right side. This is because falling asleep on your back may affect blood flow and oxygen to a growing baby. Research suggests that, after 28 weeks, falling asleep on your back may double the risk of stillbirth. The position you fall asleep in is the position most people sleep in for longest. Do not worry if you wake up on your back during the night. Instead, just turn over and go back to sleep on your side. If sleeping on your side feels uncomfortable, try supporting your bump with pillows and putting a pillow between your knees. ::: body-ad-mobile zones:: 232632,232610,227381,232642 types:: 5 disclaimer:: ADVERTISEMENT typeFilter:: display adCount:: 1 :::