Freaking out

kristinjoyalexander

I went to bed last night with such bad back pains that I put a heating pad under my back for a while, but I ended up falling asleep and rolling onto my stomach while it was still on. I'm 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and now I so worried that I may have hurt my baby or caused spina bifida or something. I know it was really stupid! My mind is getting away from and I'm freaking out!

kristinjoyalexander

I'm not worried about the fact that I was sleeping on my stomach. I'm worried about the fact that my stomach was against the heating pad. I've read that it's important not to overheat the baby especially in the first 3 months when neural tube development

kristinjoyalexander

Ok thanks! I appreciate the feedback. Makes my mind rest a little easier.

MommyKayla11

AFwifelife:

Sleeping on your stomach is not going to hurt your baby.  Your body will let you know when you can't sleep th

PrimRoseMama

I wouldn't make a habit of it, but one isolated incident is not going to harm you or baby. I would generally advise refraining from using heating pads during pregnancy. I have severe back pain problems and I find that a warm (not piping) shower and mas