Is anyone else struggling to keep the perfect sleeping position through the night?

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All the books say, "sleep on your side," aaaaaand I try to, but it's causes me to get pain in my lower back or in the hip I'm laying on. I always end up halfway on my back or on my tummy. I just wanted to see if anyone else struggles with this and if you do, what's your solution?

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You can sleep on your stomach and back until it's uncomfortable.  I still sleep in all positions

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I read to sleep on your left side. I have to put a pillow in between my legs. It’s helps.

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But my boyfriend said to remember the baby is very protected and your pelvic bones also protect the baby too.

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Omg yes! I sleep on my side stomach like it’s never just my side I always end up half way on my stomach. It scares me every morning. Lol

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I use the Snoogle pillow and it helps. I switch sides every time I wake up. But I still deal with hip pain on the side I’m laying on. 😐 I want SO badly to lay flat on my back some nights!!

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I've been allowing myself to switch to my back during the night for periods. I've done some reading and lots of women say that if you need to switch to your side, you will feel uncomfortable. Like, your body let's you know how you should be sleeping? I was really worried about only sleeping on my side at first, but I decided to just try my best and be comfortable. Sleep is important. I definitely would not recommend sleeping on your stomach though.

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Yea but you don't have to worry about it until around 20 weeks (some say 16 but it can depend how big you are and how you carry).  You can still sleep anyway you want up until then.  Also once you get that far along they say it's uncomfortable not to sleep on your side.

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Get a maternity body pillow if you can it will really help with your back and hips! I love mine! I have always been a tummy sleeper, using the body pillow I am currently sleeping half side half tummy, I was worried at first but someone confirmed it will no longer feel comfortable on the belly when it’s time to switch fully to your side. Same with on your back - back is only not good when the baby is bigger as it can squish an artery which can make you feel dizzy, by then the discomfort should prompt you to move too! I’m gonna continue my side sleep for as long as possible because sleeping is hard enough at the moment!

Is anyone else struggling to keep the perfect sleeping position through the night?

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