The quality of sleep affects the general condition of the human body, its performance, attention, well-being and mood. The main thing for a good rest is to sleep correctly. The pose in this case is crucial. One of the most convenient positions is “curling up.”
What is an embryo pose?
The fetal position mimics a baby in the womb. A man lies on his side, with his hands pressed to his chest and his head bowed. It seems like he needs protection. The legs are bent at the knees and brought to the body. At the same time, a pillow is often hugged. What does the embryo pose mean?
In a dream, the body does not obey conscious control. Unlike ordinary gestures, sleeping postures are the result of the work of the subconscious. Figuratively speaking, they reveal his true face. If a person is sleeping in an embryo position, this may mean that his stomach hurts or is cold. It is also a consequence of fever and associated chills.
The baby sleeps in an embryo pose
From the day of birth to 2 months, the baby sleeps almost around the clock - up to 22 hours a day. It is very important what position during sleep he chooses. It indicates the state of the baby’s body and its psychological characteristics.
In the fetal position, a young child can sleep because it is natural. He was in this position for the entire period of intrauterine development. However, after 4 weeks, the embryo pose is a sign of muscle hypertonicity. In this case, you should consult a doctor.
Embryo Massage
So that a small body can fully relax and develop correctly, it should be massaged during wakefulness. For the same purpose, special gymnastic exercises are used. Swinging in the fetal position is suitable for massaging the baby .
The exercise is performed in the following order:
- The child lies on his back.
- It needs to be grouped - folded arms on the chest, legs pulled to the stomach, tilt your head forward.
- Hands and feet of the child are held with one hand, the back of the head with the other.
- In this position, it is necessary to swing the baby in different directions: back and forth, left and right, in a circle.
Exercise has a beneficial effect on the vestibular apparatus and nervous system. It can be done several times a day. Also, the embryo pose (massage) at 2 months of age allows you to relax the muscles, has a beneficial effect on intestinal activity, reduces the risk of developing colic. At the same time, motor skills are improved, sleep is normalized.
Is it harmful to sleep in this position?
The pose in which a person sleeps is formed over the years. The position of the stick is not recognized as the best option for sleep. Sleeping in an embryo position is quite comfortable, but it has several disadvantages. It contributes to compression of the internal organs, limited breathing and the appearance of wrinkles. For women, there is also a disappointing prognosis - the position of the embryo can cause sagging breasts. It also has an adverse effect on the spine.
A sleeping position is a posture on the back. The position provides a free flow of blood to the brain, it is comfortable for the neck and spine. It is not recommended for those who are prone to snoring. It is more beneficial to sleep on one side. This prevents snoring, facilitates the work of the heart. The situation is suitable for pregnant women - they are not recommended to lie on their backs.
Symptom "embryo pose"
Such a pose in rare cases is a symptom of a serious illness. However, only on one basis should not be judged on the state of health. In a position similar to the position of the embryo, a person involuntarily curls up when a symptom of "acute abdomen" occurs.
This is the name of the sign of abdominal disease. This condition is very dangerous for humans and requires urgent diagnosis. It manifests itself as severe pain in the abdomen with abnormal tension of the abdominal wall. The cause may be pancreatitis, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, strangulated hernia, or closed abdominal trauma.
An equally dangerous symptom in which a person curls up in an embryo pose is a catatonic stupor. It entails severe consequences both at the mental and physiological levels. It occurs against the background of deep depression, traumatic brain injury or postpartum pathology. A catatonic stupor manifests itself in the form of inhibition of movements, muscle stiffness.
Senile dementia - a disease is dangerous both for the person himself and for the people around him. The disease develops over several years and in the last stage passes into senility. The embryo's posture, taken in a dream by such patients, becomes the main one, as they spend most of their time in bed.
Psychological aspects
In the “embryo” position, a person can sleep not only during a period of pain. If the room is warm enough, and health is in good condition, the embryo's posture speaks of such personal qualities:
- Closure is a fence from the outside world.
- Unsociability - meager contacts with people.
- Stealth.
- Incredulity.
Indecision and fear of change - in the case when a person sleeps closer to the edge of the bed. However, it is characterized by observation, sensitivity and understanding.
In addition, such people are conscientious and organized. They are also prone to overthinking, undue anxiety for the future. They are vulnerable, need protection and support. Their actions are unpredictable and depend on the momentary mood.
Psychological analysis should be subjected only to the pose that a person takes already during deep sleep. He lies thus subconsciously.
Sleep Pose and Personal Life
From the position of sleep, you can determine what events occur in your personal life. This requires partners to sleep together. Psychologists explain certain sleep positions as follows:
- Back to back - posture speaks of frequent conflicts.
- Face to face - lovers are full of feelings and are at the stage of greatest emotional recovery.
- On one side - usually with this pose, a man hugs a woman. This indicates a strong love between partners, as well as their sexual desire for each other.
- Partners sleep on one side, but there is a considerable distance between them. There was a quarrel in the family. He who sleeps facing his partner wants to make peace, with his back he is very offended.
- A man in an embryo position tries to isolate himself from his partner if he is in the far corner of the bed.
The man is considered the main thing if he is lying on his back, and the girl is pressed against him, lying on his side.
Interesting Facts
Poses during sleep are not accepted by a person by chance. In some cases, they help significantly facilitate the course of certain diseases. For example, sleeping on your side is useful in the presence of acute reflux. This situation reduces the symptoms of heartburn and allows you to fully relax for those who like to eat before bedtime.
Relief when falling asleep on the back is felt by patients with arthritis. However, this pose has several disadvantages. Sleepers on their backs breathe much faster. As a result, body tissues receive less oxygen.
The position of the embryo helps to cope with pain in the back. However, discomfort in the neck and head cannot be avoided. A correctly selected pillow will help to solve the problem. It should not be flat or excessively high.
Cope with stress allows the adoption of a posture in which one partner hugs the other, lying facing his back. Do not abuse this position, otherwise shoulder pain can not be avoided.
From a snoring position "on a stomach" helps. In this case, pain in the neck and numbness of the hands may occur. The use of an anatomical mattress will help.
Thus, the position of the body during sleep becomes not only an indicator of a certain state of the body, but also is a sign of personality traits. The embryo's pose for newborns is natural up to a month of life, and in some diseases it is a symptom.