Why pregnant patients need to sleep on their sides

Public health campaign pushing a shift in bedtime habits could help babies' weight, say researchers
Pregnant woman sleeping

Pregnant women who go to sleep on their backs in the final trimester deliver smaller babies than those who favour other sleeping positions, a New Zealand-led study shows.

In light of their findings, a public health campaign encouraging pregnant women to settle on their sides may have potential impacts on birth size, the researchers say.