Most people sleeping in this position avoid the problems of supine sleep, and their breathing might be better. In the curled-up fetal position, the legs are bent and the knees are drawn toward the upper body. The legs may be stacked, with the left leg below. The arm may be under the body, or perhaps slightly forward or stretched out, with some pressure at the left shoulder. The person sleeps with the head and torso lying on the left side, also known as the lateral position. Heartburn/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Īdam Kuylenstierna / EyeEm / Getty Images.Many health issues can be made worse because of sleep apnea in this position. This may lead to sleep apnea, pauses in breathing while sleeping. Nose blockages and mouth breathing may allow the lower jaw and tongue to more easily shift back and obstruct the airway. It also may cause any snoring to be louder. Those who have trouble breathing when they sleep may find that lying on the back makes this worse. This is also the preferred sleeping position for infants to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). With the feet raised above the heart, this may relieve edema (swelling) of the feet and ankles, and reduce the impact of congestive heart failure. With a supportive pillow or cushion placed at the knees, this may reduce pressure on the back and any muscle or joint pain. The body gets good support from the mattress. If you can breathe well during sleep, this may be the best sleep position. Arms also may be raised above the shoulders with the hands by the face, above or behind the head, or out to the sides. They may be bent with the hands across the chest or stomach. The legs are usually stretched out in a neutral pose.Īrms may lie flat by the sides of the body. When a person is lying flat on his or her back, it's called the supine position for sleeping.
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