can I lay on my back?

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I'm 15 weeks and wondering if I shouldn't lay on my back anymore. When is it not safe?

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Sleeping on your left side is recommended. And early on I would worry about waking up on my back. But trust me, you'll know when you shouldn't anymore. If you're comfortable on your back I wouldn't worry too much. I haven't gained any weight so far this pregnancy (32 weeks) but I can't even roll over on my back for a short period of time. It is hard to explain film you get there. Kind of like you have a load of bricks pressing down on your insides in your stomach and you can't breathe. But soon as you roll to left or right side it eases up and you can breathe. I've also found that laying on my left side helps with heartburn. Hope this helps. 😊

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My doc told me you should start trying to sleep on your side at 16weeks. Don't sleep on your back at 23+ it puts too much pressure on the "vein of life" in your back. If you wake up on your back don't freak out, just roll to the left side

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I'm almost 37 weeks and I'll still find myself waking up on my back and baby is perfectly fine. I'll lay on my back for a little while while I'm awake too. It's the most comfortable position for me right now. I'm usually a belly sleeper and I can't do that anymore :(

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Noone ever told me not to sleep on my back.  I'll be 19w tomorrow. .

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I was told to stop at my 16 week appt

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I've heard that you should start sleeping on your back at the start of the second trimester. That way, you will train your body to sleep that way before it becomes a real problem. I'm a tummy sleeper! So I know how annoying it can be to sleep on your side!! 😂

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I'm 15 weeks as well and I noticed that if I lay on my back after one minute I start to get real uncomfortable and switch and be okay. I think your body will let you kno but def not reccomend sleeping on it.

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I'm 26 weeks and still find myself on my back at times, of more commonly start out that way then am on my side when I wake up. I was told as long as you can breathe your ok,  but eventually you'll be cutting off circulation to your legs...you will most likely wake up or move to a better position before it's causing any harm, without even realizing it.

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My midwife said at that stage baby wouldn't like it. It's not just about your comfort it's about baby getting supplies. I'm a back sleeper and just put a pillow under one side to slightly elevate me.

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When your no longer comfortable...

can I lay on my back?

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