side sleeping

Not on back

Side sleeping is the practice of sleeping on one's side rather than on the back or stomach.

It's the most common sleep position among adults.

Side sleeping is often recommended during pregnancy and for reducing snoring or sleep apnea symptoms: My doctor suggested side sleeping to help with my acid reflux.

Related

fetal · curled · curled up · snoring · tossing and turning · spine · alignment · cuddle · cozy · blanket · comfort · hip · shoulder · pregnancy · bed rest · spooning · restless · dreaming

Categories
Opposites
body position

side sleepingback sleeping

Resting face-up horizontally

stomach sleeping · prone position · fetal position

verticality

side sleepingstanding

Position, physical or social

body surface orientation

side sleepingsupine

Flat, face upward

prone · face-up · face-down · flat on back

Family

side, sleeping, sides, sided, siding, sideway, sideways, sidelong, beside

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G