Does sleeping on your stomach give you a belly?

The short answer is “yes.” Although sleeping on your stomach can reduce snoring and diminish sleep apnea, it’s also taxing for your back and neck. That can lead to poor sleep and discomfort throughout your day. If you’re pregnant, you should be especially careful about your sleeping position and avoid sleeping on your stomach if you can. read more

How to Stop Sleeping on Your Stomach Two Parts: Transitioning Away from Stomach Sleeping Switching to a Different Position Community Q&A Sleeping on your stomach is hard on your body and a common cause of low back pain, neck pain, shoulder issues and headaches. read more

Sleeping on your stomach can be a major factor because your lower back, or lumbar spine, is unsupported. Moreover, this position forces you to keep your head turned to either side, adding the probability of neck strain. read more