What are the considerations for a mother's sleeping position?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Lateral sleeping position includes right lateral position and left lateral position. In the right lateral position, the uterus may rotate to varying degrees to the right. This can cause the ligaments and mesenteries that maintain the normal position of the uterus to be in a state of tension. The blood vessels in the mesentery are stretched, affecting the blood supply to the fetus, leading to chronic hypoxia in the fetus. In severe cases, it may even cause fetal asphyxia and death.