Sleeping on stomach?

kteadoll

Been a stomach sleeper my whole life and I can't stop sleeping on my stomach at 18 weeks, argh! It helps when I use a Preggle pillow but I know I'm still doing it b/c I have sleep lines on my stomach in the am. Is anyone else having trouble sleeping only on side? I've read that it doesn't hurt the baby but it just doesn't feel right.

MrsB51609

It'll get harder as your stomach grows, that's all.  I can still sleep halfway between my stomach and side and be comfortable.  I wouldn't worry, you'll probably find yourself waking to change positions if you really need to.

mhickey426

I would sleep on my stomach once in a while but now it is not comfortable.  I do not have a very large bump but for the last few weeks I can't sleep on my tummy.  Your body will tell you when it is not a good idea to sleep on your stomach

synchrosally

Your body will let you know when you can't sleep on your stomach anymore. A body pillow will help though.

MommyLuvsMe1210

With enough pillows you can make a little doughnut shape to put your belly in, allowing you to sleep on your belly and keep baby safe. My doctor also (jokingly) recommended getting a pool doughnut to sleep on.Bottom line, it is possible, and there are safe ways to tummy sleep. 

However, the further you progress in your pregnancy the more your body will take over itself. 

mommajewels87

20 weeks Tuesday and still sleeping on my stomach every night. I'm pretty sure I've made it to around 30 weeks before it became uncomfortable with one of my previous pregnancies. As long as it's comfortable for you, there is no reason to avoid tummy sleeping.

AMJ6511

I miss sleeping on my stomach, too. I try to limit it as often as I can. 

hmt7

I can still sleep on my stomach now, but at some point it won't let me anymore!!  After that I started to put a pillow between my legs...it still allowed me to tiurn slightly in that direction!!

LovinTim912

This.

mhickey426:

I would sleep on my stomach once in a while but now it is not comfortable.  I do not have a very large bump but for the last few weeks I can't sleep on my tummy.  Your body will tell you when it is not a good idea to sleep on your stomach

elm013

i have the same issue and im 22 weeks and i was comfortable and fine on my stomach until about last week i still can its just a little uncomfortable and i can feel him moving a lot too. ive been trying to sleep on my side but its hard getting used to!

asibilrud

As long as its still comfy for you, it will be fine. I have always been a stomach sleeper I sleep half way between my stomach and side now

Runaway22

Anyone else think it's weird that back sleeping is totally off limits, but tummy sleeping seems to be completely ok? I'm not hating, just a little amazed.

asibilrud

Runaway22:

Anyone else think it's weird that back sleeping is totally off limits, but tummy sleeping seems to be completely ok? I'm not hating, just a little amazed.

only because if you sleep flat on your back, you can block off a main artery to your heart.