However, for people with certain underlying conditions – or for those who are pregnant – right-side sleeping can worsen symptoms or create avoidable health risks.
This article is not meant to scare you out of a comfortable sleep position. It’s meant to inform you, so you can make choices that support your unique health needs.
Now, let’s talk about what actually happens when you sleep on your right side.
The Anatomy: Why Side Matters
Your body is not symmetrical. Your internal organs are arranged in specific ways, and gravity affects them differently depending on which way you’re lying.
Here’s a quick anatomy refresher:
Your stomach curves to the left side of your abdomen.
Your esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach) enters your stomach from the right side.
Your liver sits on the right side of your abdomen.
Your gallbladder is tucked under your liver on the right.
