The Science Behind Sleep Position
Supine (back) sleep and snoring are both serious pregnancy health risks
UK MiNess Study: 
2.3x risk of
stillbirth
New Zealand Study:
2.5x risk of
stillbirth
Ghana Study:
2.5x risk of NICU
admission
Sydney Study:
6.3x risk of
stillbirth
Pregnant women sleep on their backs 27% of the night
In late pregnancy, almost all women have 100% occlusion (blockage) of the Inferior Vena Cava (vein) when sleeping on the back.
Hidden danger: only 13% of women go to bed supine, but over 50% end up spending at least 1.5 hours supine each night and over 80% spend some time supine.
Women with pronounced snoring and sleep apnea during pregnancy are twice as likely to develop preeclampsia.
risk of preeclampsia
(P=.02)
risk of gestational diabetes
(P=.01)
risk of preeclampsia
risk of gestational diabetes
Preeclampsia (a complication observed in 7-9% of pregnant women that causes high blood pressure, kidney damage, and other problems) is the leading known cause of pre-term birth and is also associated with 2x risk of autism.
Supine sleep results in a 2.7x increase in the frequency and severity of snoring and sleep apnea, both of which are highly associated with preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
Pregnancy Coach System Helps Reduce Back Sleep
Woman in Left Sided, OB recommended, sleep position.
Our smart wearable sensor vibrates when you have been in a dangerous position for too long.
Easy-to-use app lets you see your sleep patterns and adjust alarm settings.
Woman in Left Sided, OB recommended, sleep position. Easy-to-use app lets you see your sleep patterns and adjust alarm settings.
