MAN LIKES TO SLEEP IN A FETAL POSITION

Men who opt for the fetal position are doing their bodies a favour as well. According

to  Health Line, those who suffer from lower back pain benefit from this sleep

Posture. Because the legs are tucked in and upward, it opens space between

Vertebrae, relieving pressure on discs.

When you lie on your side and bring your knees up to your chest, you are sleeping in the fetal position. Some people curl an arm under their pillow to support their head while in this position, but others may not. It is called the fetal position because it mimics the position of a fetus in the womb.

Side sleeping is the most common sleep position, but researchers have not yet studied how many people curl up into the fetal position while sleeping on their sides.  Sleeping on your side appears to become more preferable as you get older2. Children usually spend equal time sleeping on their stomachs, sides, and backs, while older adults spend more time asleep on their sides.

 

Sleeping on your side offers quite a few benefits. Studies show that sleeping on your

Side may help reduce heartburn3, especially if you are sleeping on your left

Side. Snoring4, another common sleep disturbance, is also reduced when sleeping on

Your side. You may want to consider sleeping in the fetal position if you share a bed

With a partner, in order to minimize sleep disturbances5 and other issues caused by

Snoring.

Sleeping in the fetal position may be a great option for people who are pregnant,

Especially in the later stages of pregnancy. Sleeping on your back while pregnant can put unnecessary pressure6 on your back and cardiac system.

The fetal position, in which you are sleeping on your side with your knees bent, can reduce pressure on your heart7 during pregnancy. Experts specifically recommend sleeping on your left side while pregnant.

Vikas P Deshpande

M. E. Civil, Structural Consultant

Vastu Consultant

0434681647, deshpandevikas@gmail.com

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