Fetal Position: Comfort with Caution (5/7)

The fetal position, characterized by curling up on your side with your knees drawn towards your chest, is one of the most popular sleeping position. A survey conducted by the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service found that 41% of people sleep in this position.

Benefits of the fetal position:

• Can be particularly comforting and may reduce stress
• May improve circulation for pregnant women
• Can alleviate snoring

Potential drawbacks:

• Extreme curling can restrict deep breathing
• May cause joint stiffness, especially in those with arthritis

Pro Tip : To optimize this position, try to keep your body relatively loose and consider placing a pillow between your knees to maintain spinal alignment.