How bad is laying on your back??

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So I'm a FTM and I've been told not to lay or sleep on my back but I am 34 weeks and I constantly wake up in the middle of the night flat on my back. It seems to be the only position I am actually comfortable in 😓 when I lay I my sides my back hurts so so bad and so does my stomach but when I lay on my back all the pain goes away and I feel so much better. How terrible is it to lay in your back? I really try not to but it seems to be the only way I can get relief! Thank you!

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A friend told me that if I'm gonna lie on my back then to just have an extra pillow to prop me up a bit so that baby had a little more room compared to what it has when I'm stretched it flat. I can't sleep on my sides either and I'll be damned if I'm gonna have people telling me how I can and can't sleep in my own bed lol.

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Laying on your back can decrease blood flow to your uterus which decreasing flow to baby that is why they say not to do it. If I HAVE to be on my back due to pain or discomfort in any other position I stack up the pillows and lean back on them so I am more reclined rather than flat on my back so that gravity isn't 100% working against baby.

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Following!

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You can't help how you change positions while you sleep.  Your body will tell you when to change positions - if you wake up on your back just roll to your side and don't worry about it.
If sleeping on your side causes pain - do you use a body pillow or wedge?  If not I suggest getting them.  Don't waste your money on the super expensive 'maternity' pillows.  I just bought a regular body pillow and a wedge and those do the job for me!

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I sleep on my recliner couch- the only way I can sleep.

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My doctor said that anything that would hurt the baby would hurt me way before it did the baby, so just reposition if I'm uncomfortable. I've also seen women on here say their doctors suggested not after 20 weeks, though. I wouldn't worry too much about waking up on your back, especially if you're comfortable that way. Maybe consult with your doctor next time you have an appointment, and find out their recommendations. You could always try to find a way to make your side more comfy, a body pillow or something?

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It's only bad cuz it causes baby to push up on your lungs and possibly heart, and compresses your spine more. If you prop yourself up on a few pillows, laying and even sleeping on your back is fine.

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I'm 26 weeks now and when I lay on my bsck for even couple seconds it feels like I can't breath properly

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You will most defiantly know if and when something is wrong. Lastnight thr only position comfortable was my back, so I slept on it. I had a lovely night of sleep and my husband let me sleep in!!!! I know the baby appreciated it just as much as I did.

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Waking up on your back is not a problem, but sleeping on it can be as it can cut off flow from one of your main arteries, and cut off air supply to your baby.  I woke up coughing and dizzy because I fell asleep on my back.  Doc is right - it will hurt you before it hurts your baby.

How bad is laying on your back??

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