is it bad to lay on your back?

Question

I remember I read that's its bad for baby to lay on your back second trimester and up? But not sure it's still a while till my next doc appointment so I wanted to ask here. I always fall asleep on my side and wake up on my back and it feels so comfortable I don't move back to my side is it bad ?

Answer

The logic behind this is because your uterus and baby are starting to weigh more they can press on your vena cava. This reduces blood flow and can make you faint. drs recommend avoiding being flat on your back after 16ish weeks. If you wake up on your back you should move to your side. I bought a bump and back pillow because I am a natural back sleeper and kept waking up that way. Gosh I miss it 😭

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I heard youre not supposed to lay on ur back often becsuse it puts a lot of pressure on the baby

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Once you get further along, you shouldn't sleep on your back because your heavy uterus presses on important veins and so it prevents blood flow to your heart, brain, and the baby as well. If you find yourself waking up on your back a lot, I would suggest using pillows to keep you from rolling over.

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Thanks gals I'll need to buy extra pillows

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I'm 27 weeks and still sleep on my back. I do prop myself up so that I'm in more of a reclined position, though. If the weight of your uterus pressing on your vena cava restricts blood flow, you'll know it and you will automatically change positions!

is it bad to lay on your back?

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