How can I sleep better in my second trimester?

Switch to sleeping on your left side 

This is a more comfortable position for you as your bump grows bigger. After 16 weeks of pregnancy, sleeping on your back isn't such a good idea, because your baby is pressing on your blood vessels. 

Try lying on your left, with your knees bent up and two or more pillows placed between your knees to keep you comfortable. This keeps the pressure off the muscles around your hips and pelvis. 

One small study has suggested that women who go to sleep on their left side are less likely to have a stillborn baby than those that sleep in any other position. 

However, we don't understand what exactly causes stillbirth and many factors are involved. This study only looked at sleep-related factors, such as snoring, getting up to go the loo, as well as sleeping position. More research is needed into sleep patterns before we can draw any firm conclusions over sleeping positions. 

If you wake up in the night and find yourself lying on your back, just turn over to your left side again to go back to sleep. You could try using pillows to help prop you onto your left side and to stop you rolling onto your back at night. 

Get into a routine 
Try to have a regular bedtime. Although it's tempting, it's best not to have long lie-ins in the morning. You'll only find it harder to nod off at night. 

Wind down at the end of the day 
Take some time to relax as night-time approaches. Don't do strenuous exercise or watch a scary film just before turning in. Have a bath, a warm milky drink, or read a book. Do whatever helps you to relax at night and try to repeat the same pattern each evening. 

Read our article on tips to get a good night's sleep during pregnancy. 

Thanks Babycenter Malaysia :)