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I'm 20 weeks is it safe to sleep in my back all night I sleep on my left and sometimes switch to right but I'm noticing the pain I have been in, in my hip area it hurts so bad I don't know makes me limp next day feels bruised and dislocated at same time lol I don't know what it is ugh! Help!

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It can be harmful to you and your baby. Once you get into the second trimester your uterus and baby are large enough that they can push down on your vena cava ( the largest vein in your body that runs up your back and carries blood back to the heart) this can cause a lot of problems because your blood can't circulate. It is best to sleep on your side of you can. But my doctor also told me I can lay on my back with a pillow under one side so it is elevated. This will keep the pressure of the vena cava. I would talk to your doctor about other suggestions too.

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It is normally safe until 30 weeks or when you feel uncomfortable. I managed to sleep on my back up til 29 weeks, and only in the last 2 weeks (I'm 35 weeks now) have I noticed significantly less oxygen when lying on my back. Just keep an eye out for symptoms - like shortness of breath

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I haven't tried it much I always sleep in my side but it's so painful I am on both sides all night and my hips feel like there going to fall off omg!

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Following - I've had the same hip pain!! :(

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