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This study aims to assess awareness and barriers regarding maternal sleep positions to reduce stillbirth risk during the third trimester.

June 27, 2026Women and BirthOpen Access

Understanding maternal sleep position behaviour in the third trimester of pregnancy: A national cross-sectional mixed-methods study

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TSTamara Escañuela SánchezUniversity College Cork PCPaul CorcoranUniversity College Cork KMKaren Matvienko‐SikarUniversity College Dublin

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National cross-sectional study shows gaps in awareness of sleep positions related to stillbirth prevention in Ireland, suggesting educational improvements.

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This study aims to assess awareness and barriers regarding maternal sleep positions to reduce stillbirth risk during the third trimester.
National online survey conducted in September 2024 among women post 28 weeks' gestation in Ireland.
769 responses analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression.
Findings interpreted through the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour framework.
85% of respondents reported knowing the advised sleep position (n = 645).
Citing reasons related to baby health increased the likelihood of adopting advised positions (OR=2.69, p < .001).
Employment and accurate knowledge significantly predicted awareness of recommended sleep positions (OR=2.54, p = .011).

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Sánchez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f67aaaea7db3c1953f07d https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2026.102233

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National cross-sectional study shows gaps in awareness of sleep positions related to stillbirth prevention in Ireland, suggesting educational improvements.

Understanding maternal sleep position behaviour in the third trimester of pregnancy: A national cross-sectional mixed-methods study

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Understanding maternal sleep position behaviour in the third trimester of pregnancy: A national cross-sectional mixed-methods study

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