Most people are aware that they aren’t going to get much sleep once their multiples arrive. But what I hadn’t realised is just how hard it was to sleep towards the end of your twin/triplet pregnancy.
It is recommended to sleep on your side after 28 weeks gestation, as this can minimise still birth. Sleeping on your back puts pressure on major blood vessels, which can reduce blood flow to your womb and thus restrict the oxygen flow.
As if that isn’t enough, the left side is the better side to sleep on, as this can help improve circulation, plus is prevents excess weight pressing down on your liver.
Someone who has not been pregnant with multiples themselves will not truly understand the discomfort it can bring. The multiple limbs inside you, jostling for space, the extra weight, the pain in your hips, back and pelvis plus the fact your bladder is being trampled on means that getting comfortable at night can be somewhat challenging.
In fact, I have had quite a few people say they actually got MORE sleep once their babies were born!
