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Sleeping positions??

Mrs. MillieMrs. Millie
in March 2012 Moms

I can't seem to sleep very well at all since I found out we were expecting. l am tummy sleeper, and I keep trying to sleep on my right side -- but my shoulder gets stiff and my arm goes numb!  I try to have pillows between my knees and a "wall" of pillows, but I still wake up at least 4 times a night. Has anyone found something that works?

 

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  • LilyPotter218LilyPotter218 member
    There is no reason you can't sleep on your stomach. The only position that becomes bad later on is your back b/c it can cause your BP to rise. The only reason to stop tummy sleeping is when you can't anymore.
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    imageLilyPotter218:
    There is no reason you can't sleep on your stomach. The only position that becomes bad later on is your back b/c it can cause your BP to rise. The only reason to stop tummy sleeping is when you can't anymore.

    Also, when it's time to start sleeping on your side, you will want to be on your left side. Promotes better circulation. I used to Snoogle with my last pregnancy. My husband hated it because it took up too much room in the bed. 

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  • heathmarie43heathmarie43 member

    I've been having trouble sleeping too.... I've been trying to sleep on either my back or my right side but I just can't get comfortable. I wake up every couple hours and sometimes I can't even fall back asleep.

    Unfortunately, I don't have a solution for you but at least you know that you aren't alone with not being able to sleep!

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  • jrcr07jrcr07 member
    I am finding that sleeping on my right side causes a pain in my left back and my leg.....I don't know if something is on a nerve or what, but it is so strange.  Left side works for me, or my stomach for now.  
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  • Duckie205Duckie205 member
    I do whatever feels comfortable at the time. I can only stay in one position for so long. Unfortunately your going to have to do what is comfortable for you. I have pillows between my knees, my back and chest, it's what helps me.
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  • txhillcountrybabytxhillcountrybaby
    I have been having to sleep with a pillow "fort" 2 under my head, one on each side of me and one under/between my knees. Good thing we have a cali king bed or DH and I and the pillows would not all fit cause he has his own body pillow he sleeps with.
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