How to sleep comfortably with prolapse?
Sleeping with legs slightly elevated or lying on your side with a pillow between the knees can relieve pelvic pressure. Avoid sleeping flat on your stomach. A supportive mattress and pelvic floor relaxation before bed also help.
Detailed Medical Explanation
At night, gravity reduces prolapse bulge, often bringing relief. Lying on your back with a pillow under the knees, or on your side with a pillow between the knees, helps relax the pelvic floor. Avoid positions that increase abdominal pressure (such as lying flat on the stomach). Practising pelvic floor relaxation exercises before bed may improve sleep comfort. (NHS: Living with prolapse)
Clinical Context
Many women find night-time symptoms improve with minor adjustments. If discomfort disrupts sleep, review with your pelvic health team.
Evidence-Based Approaches
NHS recommends supportive sleep positions and pelvic floor relaxation for symptom relief.