If you're pregnant and waking up every hour adjusting pillows or switching sides, you’re not alone.
At Maternite Hospital, we hear it almost every day:
“Doctor, neend hi nahi aati. Kabhi kamar dard, kabhi baby move kar raha hota hai, kabhiulti wali feeling aati hai.”

Pregnancy is beautiful, but let’s be honest—it’s hard on the body. And sleep? That becomes one of the first things to get affected.

So here’s something that might help: practical sleeping positions and simple pillow tips that have actually worked for expecting moms in Jaipur and nearby areas. Not based on online lists—based on what real women have told us after trying it.

First Thing: Why Sleep Gets Difficult

As your belly grows, your center of gravity shifts. You feel heavy, your back hurts, and your bladder keeps calling.
Hormones also relax your muscles and joints, making you feel sore and restless.

Most moms start noticing disturbed sleep around the 20th week, and it gets trickier in the third trimester.

Best Sleeping Position: Left Side

Almost every gynecologist in Jaipur will tell you this — “Try sleeping on your left.”

Why?

• It improves blood flow to your baby
• Keeps your kidneys working well (which helps reduce swelling)
• Helps digestion and reduces acidity

You don’t have to be stiff about it. Just lie comfortably on your left, bend your knees slightly, and place a pillow between your legs.

Positions to Avoid

• Sleeping flat on your back (after 20 weeks): Can reduce blood flow and cause dizziness or breathlessness.
• Sleeping on your stomach: Just not practical or safe after the first trimester.

 

Pillow Tricks That Actually Work

You don’t need fancy pregnancy pillows unless you want one. Most moms use 2–3 regular pillows like this:

1. One under the belly for support
2. One between the knees to relax the hips
3. One behind the back to prevent rolling over

Some women roll up a thin blanket instead of buying anything extra.
It’s not about the brand — it’s about support in the right places.

Bonus Tips for Better Sleep

• Don’t drink too much water 1 hour before bedtime
• Avoid spicy or fried food at night
• Light stretching or a short walk after dinner helps
• Chamomile tea or haldi milk works for some moms
• Keep your bedroom cool and dark — especially important during Jaipur’s warmer nights

 

We Understand Pregnancy Sleep at Maternite

Sleep isn’t a luxury during pregnancy — it’s medicine.
At Maternite Hospital, we talk to expecting mothers about more than just tests and due dates. We talk about their sleep, back pain, and daily discomforts.

Because that’s what makes us more than just a gynecology hospital in Jaipur — we’re your support system.
And whether you’re a light sleeper or just can’t get comfortable, we’ll help you find what works.

Trouble sleeping during pregnancy?
Speak with the best maternity doctor in Jaipur at Maternite Hospital.
Call us at +91 8502021222 — because when the mother sleeps better, everything feels easier.