5 Common Sleeping Positions and Their Effect on Your Health

5. Sleeping on the Stomach

Sleeping face down, or the “stomach sleeping” position is preferred by those that have trouble falling asleep. But The Mayo Clinic warns that if you have a pillow under your head and your head is turned to the side, this can put undue strain on your back. As a result, you may suffer from back and neck pain.

According to them, one way to alleviate this issue is to remove the pillow at your head completely and instead placing it under your pelvis and lower abdominal area. Stomach sleeping is also not recommended for pregnant women, as this can put too much pressure on the baby and restrict oxygen flow to it.