Is baby ok if you accidentally fall asleep on your back?

cyncollins

Is baby ok if you accidentally fall asleep on your back?

Mousie93

How far along are you? They say to avoid sleeping on your back because the weight of your baby and uterus can put pressure on a major vein, causing a drop in blood pressure and extra strain on your heart, which is already working overtime during pregnancy. However, I highly doubt occasionally falling asleep on your back, or waking up on your back (which is what I often do at the moment - I'm 20 weeks) will harm you, providing you are in good cardiovascular health. I would recommend a maternity pillow, at least 1.5 metres in length. They help you remain on your side and are very comfy. Some even claim to move your baby into a better position for labour with regular use. Have a happy pregnancy and try not to worry At least you're getting some sleep! Leg cramps are ruining mine right now

cMichelle0423

cyncollins said:

Is baby ok if you accidentally fall asleep on your back?

You're fine.

Mousie93

Sorry - only just realised you specifically asked about baby! I'm sure baby will be fine. In fact, when I'm lying on my back in a sort of semi-upright position, that's when I feel baby's movements the most.

kristib1027

Agreed with pp, I feel most movements when on my back. I don't sleep on my back, though. I think the warning to not sleep on your back is more an issue into your third tri when baby and everything else gets heavier.

cyncollins

Thanks I am 25 weeks 1st pregnancy so everything makes me paranoid

paytonpedro

I'm a back sleeper and my dr says that's fine. Not a huge worry.

samara267

My mother is a midwife (not mine) and I've asked her this question. She said that if the baby was putting pressure on the vena cava, you'd wake up automatically feeling pretty crappy and move on your own. Or you would just roll over in your sleep before it became a serious issue. Ideally you want to sleep on your side, but it's ok to fall asleep however you can. 

cyncollins

Thanks all for the feedback I feel so much better!!!

Knottie2117146

I'm CONSTANTLY trying to flip myself from my back to sides. Usually I'm not on my back for too long and am not worried and don't think you should be either. You can only do the best you can! If you're trying to constantly correct yourself to your side, you should be ok Unconscious flipping while sleeping can't be helped! 

cerafina205

I never worried if I woke up on my back. Once I got into the third trimester, it was almost impossible to sleep on my back. I don't think I rolled on my back at all in my sleep.

mayason85

of course! you can sleep on your back, no problem