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I’m one of those people who can’t get comfortable at night until I’ve rotated through every possible sleeping position, ideally twice. But when I was pregnant, I kept hearing the message that we’re all supposed to sleep on our left side, specifically. On the other hand, there’s research suggesting the right side may be better for people with certain health conditions. Let’s consider all the factors and see whether there’s an optimal side for you.
Is it good or bad to sleep on your side?
If you have a sleeping position that is comfortable, and you don’t have any medical issues suggesting that you should change it, you’re probably fine to sleep any way you want.
That said, side-sleeping is often recommended as a good thing. If you’re pregnant, sleeping on your stomach stops being an option. Sleeping on your back while pregnant may impede blood flow, since some of our major blood vessels, the aorta and the vena cava, run along the back of our abdominal cavity. Once the uterus gets big enough, it can put pressure on these blood vessels.
If you have obstructive sleep apnea, you’ll probably be advised not to sleep on your back, since people tend to have more apneic episodes on their back. Sleeping on your back is also generally understood to make snoring worse. (PSA: If you haven’t been tested for sleep apnea, but find that you sleep better when you aren’t on your back, you might want to look into getting tested.)
And if you struggle with back pain, side-sleeping tends to be more comfortable than sleeping on your back or your stomach—although this varies from person to person.
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