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Is it a little uncomfortable for you to lay on your back?

Gi

Gi
I'm 17 weeks and it has been uncomfortable laying on my back. It's not painful per se... I just feel these stretching sensations... as if the uterus is being weighed down and the round ligaments are being stretched/pulled back or something. I know that sounds too specific, but that's how it feels. I feel better laying sideways (no preference at all as to which side).

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Ka

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They actually say your not supposed to lay on your back. Ita not good for the placenta it baby. It's your bodies way of saying hey move in a different position. I feel the same way when I do. 

Ja

Jade • Jun 21, 2016
im 24 weeks and i loveeeeeeee laying on my back lol

Sh

Shelly • Jun 21, 2016
Yes, even at 17 wks. It's different for everyone when it starts getting uncomfortable, depends on size of baby & your uterus. But it being uncomfortable is your bodies way of saying don't do it.

Ka

Karisa • Jun 21, 2016
Yes I learned that from other ladies on here. Wait a few weeks and you won't even be able to stand it for a few seconds. I know I can't.

Tr

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They say at 16 weeks not to lay completely flat. Prop yourself up a little more. I know what you're talking about. I feet it to, but I just readjust. But God sometimes it just feels so good to just lay there. I totally miss laying on my belly!

Gi

Gi • Jun 20, 2016
Oh Lord I miss sleeping on my tummy. That has always been my go-to sleeping position. Now I caaan't! 😭😭😭

Ka

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I can comfortably lay on my right side only. My left side gets numb and my back ache if I lay on it. 😧😩

Sh

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Itll get much much worse ~28wNow it feels like a stabbing pain the spine. I read online that youre not supposed to lay on your back because the weight of the baby lands on a vein which carries blood to your brain, and it slows it down. :/Good luck! 
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