Sleeping on back?

Question

So I can't sleep on my right side because my arm falls asleep. Can't sleep on my left side for an extended period of time or my hip starts to hurt bad. I tried a pregnancy pillow and hated it. Putting a pillow inbetween my legs actually makes my hip pain feel worse.

So my question is... Can I use one of those wedge pillows to put behind my head/upper body so I'm kind of elevated so I can sleep on my back? I'm only 21 weeks so this issue is probably only going to get worse 😫 Anyone have any suggestions??

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Usually you can sleep on your back as long as you feel comfortable with it. But in later pregnancy it isn't comfortable anymore. Probably you need another mattress to sleep comfortable.... Use the right weight classification!! Use pregnancy pillows to get a comfortable position.

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Start out on your side with a pillow behind you then when you turn to your back you are still angled to one side just enough to not put pressure on your abdominal aorta or vena cava

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Get one of those mattress toppers like memory foam. Ull get the feeling of a new mattress without having to buy a new one. U might need a firmer one since you like sleeping flat. But your body will automatically turn to whatever is most comfortable

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I'd say take the others' advice about your mattress or toppers so that you can sleep comfortably on your side. I could sleep on my back some at 21 weeks, but now that I'm 28 weeks I cannot. I had an u/s yesterday and could not catch my breath and became lightheaded. The doctor had to do the u/s with me only left side. He could look at me and tell the baby's weight was putting pressure on my aorta and about to cause me to faint. It was the oddest feeling!  Hope you find comfort.

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I occasionally sleep on my back. I toss and turn all night, so I never last there. You probably will find it more difficult the bigger you get though.

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I read it isn't good to sleep on your back as the arthery that passes oxygen to the baby gets stopped

Sleeping on back?

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