Is it bad to sleep on your back during pregnancy?

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pregnancy?" /> I've heard from a few people that sleeping on your back while pregnant can be bad.. But I've heard this being later in pregnancy like towards your 3rd trimester.. But last night I fell asleep on my back and woke up to horrible cramp like pain in my pelvic area but as soon as I woke up I turned to my left side and felt better almost immediately.. The cramps and discomfort went away within a minute or 2.. I may sound crazy but I guess I just want some feed back if anyone else has experienced this.. I'm 15 weeks by the way with a small pooch..

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Most OBGYN's recommend not laying on your back after 20 weeks, only because the baby is getting bigger and uterus is getting heavier and, laying on your back can constrict blood flow...When you lie on your back, the weight of your uterus presses on the major vein that returns blood from your lower body to your heart. Lying on your back for an extended period of time could make you feel dizzy. It could also interfere with the flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta and your developing baby.

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PROPS to anyone who can sleep on their back their third trimester👊🏼! I have been able to do that for almost my whole pregnancy. Def something I am looking forward to do again when not pregnant anymore e

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My preggo book says to stop sleeping on your back by about 15 weeks. It has something to do with the uterus pressing on on your aorta and some other stuff that can decrease circulation to your baby and parts of your body. I've been dreading this because I love laying on my back. Side sleeping seems to be the only answer.

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If it's comfortable, yes. When it gets to be uncomfortable, no. Since your body shouted out that you needed to turn by sending pain signals, I would say it's time for you to stop sleeping on your back.

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I voted no because you woke up with pain. If you woke up feeling fine then there wouldn't be a concern. Since it caused pain and cramping I would say sleep on your side from now on.

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The rule is you can sleep on your back as long as you wake up feeling ok. Since you didn't, then I wouldn't sleep on my back if I were you.

I'm 40+5 and am still comfy on my back so I still do it.

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Sometimes I can only drift off in my back with pillows under my knees. I'm 28 weeks and I'm not worried about it.

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The logic behind that is that while laying on your back your baby puts pressure on your aorta and can cause you to lose consciousness. That's all. I sleep on my back sometimes.

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As long as you don't get lightheaded or shortness of breath

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I clicked yes but I meant to click no, sorry!

Is it bad to sleep on your back during pregnancy?

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