2. Critical for pregnant women
Pregnant women are circulating blood for two bodies, an intense job that requires a large volume of blood to perform. Meanwhile, the infant causes the uterus to expand and puts pressure on the spine and other organs.
Lying on the left side maintains the good flow of circulation and releases pressure from the baby on the mother’s spine as well as protecting the liver from being compressed. In general, lying on your left side improves blood flow for both of you.