Why can't you sleep on your stomach?

 The habit of sleeping on your stomach can lead to serious health problems. According to experts, this is an unnatural position for the body. Lungs, cervical and lumbar spine, cardiovascular system - only an incomplete list of organs that will suffer from frequent stomach sleeping.

The situation will worsen if you put a massive pillow under your head. Why is it harmful to sleep on your stomach and what are the dangers of this position for women.

Why sleeping on the stomach is harmful

Prolonged sleeping on the stomach will affect the functioning of the lungs. They will be compressed and will not be able to fully open. And this, in turn, will lead to the fact that little oxygen will enter the body. The load on the cardiovascular system will decrease.

If you like to put soft, massive pillows under your head, your spine will suffer. Lying on the stomach, the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine will receive more load. This can cause a deterioration in general well-being.

The pressure on the bladder also increases, so you may wake up more often due to urges.

Danger for women

Doctors say that sleeping on your stomach for a long time is especially dangerous for women. We are talking about a violation of blood circulation due to pressure on the chest. This can lead to the development of dangerous pathological processes.

Pressure on the ovaries can cause reproductive problems.

Sleeping on your stomach will negatively affect your beauty. The face will be wrinkled and wrinkled in the morning. In addition, it can cause skin problems.

How to sleep on your stomach

Experts say that you don't need to give up sleeping on your stomach altogether, especially if it's your favorite position. It is only necessary to adjust it a little.

First, get used to sleeping on a very thin pillow, or better - without it at all. This will reduce pressure on the lower back and neck. Women are advised to put a pillow under the stomach and hips. It is better to bend one leg at the knee - this will reduce the pressure on the back and internal organs.