Snelle vergelijking: voordelen en risico’s van elke slaaphouding
| Sleeping position | Potential benefits | Possible disadvantages | The best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left | Supports digestion, reduces reflux and promotes the removal of waste products from the blood. | Reflux relief, pregnancy, brain health | Reflux relief, pregnancy, brain health |
| Right side | Proper spinal alignment reduces snoring. | May worsen reflux | General comfort |
| Back | Excellent support of the spine, prevents wrinkles. | Worsens snoring and sleep apnea. | Back and neck pain relief (without sleep apnea) |
| Stomach | Can initially give a reassuring feeling | Causes neck pain and obstructs breathing. | Rarely recommended |