ok to sleep on back if no pain?

Question

i’m a back sleeper, and have read i shouldn’t sleep on my back after first tri. i am 14 weeks. can i still sleep on my back if it’s more comfortable? i know i eventually won’t be able to when i’m further along, but for now is it ok if it’s the only way i feel most comfortable? i will check w my dr, but my next appt is in 3 wks.

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I slept on my back until 20 weeks. Now almost 23 weeks if I’m not on my side it hurts m. I toss and turn a lot and if I end up anywhere other than my side it’s not long before I feel pain. Idk if it’s him pushing or what but enjoy it because it’s getting impossible for me to sleep now.

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I'm 35 weeks now and still sleep on my back, if he starts kicking a lot I roll onto the side :) or when I'm out of breath from baby boy pressing on my lungs 😂

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Once you get to a point that you cant sleep on your back, you'll get woken up if you roll over. I k ow because it happens to me at least 5 times a night. I think it's good practice to start sleeping on your side now, but as others said it's not a real issue until 20 weeks or so when everything is heavier.

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Right now it’s fine, baby is still super little. Around 20 or so weeks is when is not good to. I would try and put pillows under your back like a wedge. So you can get use to not laying on your back

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I always wake up on my back and get worried. I think your body will naturally move if it’s uncomfortable. For me, I know when to turn because I start to feel short of breath! Currently 19 weeks now

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I’m the same way. It is safe up until 20 weeks then the risk of pressure on your blood vessels becomes an issue. I have 2 more weeks to sleep on my back then it’s side sleep for me. Good luck!

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thank you all for sharing your experience!  it’s assuring to know that the occasional back sleeping is okay until i’m unable to comfortably do it anymore. i will def enjoy it while i can!

ok to sleep on back if no pain?

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