Can you sleep on your back when you’re in labor?

Maternity is not recommended to sleep on the stomach, especially cesarean section mothers. The reproductive system is not fully recovered after childbirth, sleeping on the stomach will compress the abdominal cavity, is not conducive to post-partum recovery, but also easy to compress the breasts caused by milking, so it is more recommended to sleep on the side of the mother, lying on the back of the position of alternating. Sleeping on the side and back will help the uterus and wounds recover, and allow the blood in the cervix to flow to the posterior dome, preventing the blood from seeping into the abdominal cavity and causing infections. At the same time, it avoids compressing the breasts and the reproductive system, so that the pelvic floor structure can be restored to its normal level as soon as possible. For cesarean section women can also reduce the tension on the abdominal wall to avoid pulling open the wound. In addition, because of the weakness of the mother after delivery, need to pay attention to bed rest. When breastfeeding, you can put a pillow on the waist to avoid damage to the waist. Keep the room ventilated, adjust the appropriate temperature and add clothes reasonably to avoid getting cold. Pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene, wash the vulva with warm boiled water every day to keep the vulva clean. Postpartum need to supplement nutrition, promote the recovery of the body. You can eat more food with high protein content, such as eggs, milk and so on. Supplement some soup food, which helps the mother to give milk. Eat some warm vegetables and fruits to replenish the vitamins needed by the body, and avoid eating greasy and spicy food.