do I have to sleep in my left side?

Question

I'm 5w 3d pregnant. I know I'll be ok to sleep on my back for the first trimester but I have to switch to the side after that. But does it have to be the left side?  I have had a few surgeries on my left leg and have several scars on that hip that bother me if I lay on it. Is there any other reason besides preventing heartburn that you should sleep on the left? Or will I be ok if I sleep in the right?

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So the whole sleeping on your left theory is only because your stomachs is on the left so if you are nauous or having heartburn gravity won't be working aginst your stomach!! You're fine!

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My doctor told me to sleep how I'm comfortable. I thrash in my sleep and am constantly moving. I even have a pregnancy pillow but always end up stretched out on my back after falling asleep on my left side. I gave up trying lol

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Sleeping on your left side is supposed to promote an increase of blood and nutrients to the placenta. I won't hurt you or the baby to sleep on your right side though.

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Left side is good for digestion I'm 9 weeks and tend to sleep on this side to help with the bloating I've had since 5 weeks. 🤢 
Apparently when you're sleeping on your right side and heavily pregnant you should switch often because the baby can put pressure on your liver etc, how true that is im not sure

do I have to sleep in my left side?

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