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NHS guidance recommends going to sleep on either side after 28 weeks of pregnancy. If you wake on your back, simply turn onto your side again. You do not need to monitor a perfect position throughout the night.
Prepare a few things within reach
Put water, a light and anything you may need within reach. If pillows help you get comfortable, try an arrangement that suits you; buying an expensive pregnancy pillow is not a requirement. Keep the route out of bed clear of cables and belongings.
Describe the obstacle instead of scoring your sleep
Three short morning notes may be enough: was falling asleep difficult, what woke you and which task felt harder the next day? You do not have to record every waking minute. This is a personal note, not a scorecard or a comparison with other pregnancies.
Make a support request specific
Instead of saying “I need more rest”, try an achievable request such as “Could you clear the kitchen tonight?” Agree a time to share evening tasks. If the plan falls apart, make tomorrow’s version smaller; a missed routine is not a failure.
Discuss ongoing difficulties
Talk to your midwife or doctor if sleep problems affect daily life or come with low mood. Organise the conversation around how long this has lasted, the daytime impact and what you have tried. Ask your pregnancy care team before choosing sleep products or medicines.
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