So is the traditional position a bedroom no-no now ?

buttaflly227 · August 2012

Alright so I keep reading around here that after 14 or so weeks you shouldn't be on your back because of decreased blood flow to the baby. I'm wondering whether that also means that in the bedroom my hubby and I shouldn't be using the regular traditional him on top position since I'm on my back.

I just wonder how true this not being on your back stuff is because I also know there's a lot of B.S about not doing this or that and you can go crazy over it and I really don't want to give up this bedroom position if I don't have to.

I'm not big enough yet where it's uncomfortable so I've been figuring it's fine, but what do you ladies think?

MamaG1231 · August 2012

I'd say that you do whatever if comfortable to you.

I'm 27 weeks and still sleeping on my back the majority of the night. I just can't sleep any other way.

I kinda go by the idea that your body will tell you if you need to change position, so I'd figure it would be the same for this situation too.

beckajw · August 2012

buttaflly227:

Alright so I keep reading around here that after 14 or so weeks you shouldn't be on your back because of decreased blood flow to the baby. I'm wondering whether that also means that in the bedroom my hubby and I shouldn't be using the regular traditional him on top position since I'm on my back.

I just wonder how true this not being on your back stuff is because I also know there's a lot of B.S about not doing this or that and you can go crazy over it and I really don't want to give up this bedroom position if I don't have to.

I'm not big enough yet where it's uncomfortable so I've been figuring it's fine, but what do you ladies think?

I don't know. I've been wondering the same thing.

magel050485 · August 2012

I had sex on my back until I went into labor (literally, my water broke 4 hours after having sex the last time).

Also, I slept on my back much longer than 14 weeks (like 25-30 weeks)

Your body lets you know when you need to do stop doing something. So when you shouldn't have sex on your back you won't want to.

Wild_flower25 · August 2012

Its fine as long as you are comfortable. The no laying on back thing isn't set in stone.

Rynleigh · August 2012

Unless your sexual adventures last several hours, I wouldn't be too worried They recommend not sleeping on your back because that's several hours of pinching nerves and veins, not to mention stress on your tail bone as your body grows.

But if you want to use it as an excuse to be on top, go for it! lol

nettie27 · August 2012

As i get bigger with pregnancy, the missionary position gets very uncomfortable for me. I can feel a heaviness in my chest and stomach. I don't know how else to explain it, but right now it still feels ok. Just listen to your body.

krissywave · August 2012

When you feel like this is to much to lay on your back than its time to stop laying on yoru back for what ever reason your on your back.

ilenegrace · August 2012

We stopped missionary position around 20 weeks when it became too uncomfortable and I was getting to distracted by my paranoia of whether the baby was ok.

lmb5109 · August 2012

Like pp said, unless you are on your back for hours, I think it's ok. As long as you are comfortable.

jobiann · August 2012

I'm 20 weeks and I still rotate from side to back to side. Your body will tell you when you shouldn't sleep on your back any longer.

zonagirlie · August 2012

The term traditional just killed me. I actually snorted at my desk.

beckpreg · August 2012

I agree. I doubt you will be on your back for hours during your "traditional" .........hats off if you are but I also heard its fine as long as your DH doesnt put his body weight on your tummy during.....

FutureMrsTowns · August 2012

DH has already abandoned the missionary position. Last time we tried it he stopped and was like "I'm afraid to lean forward b/c i might put pressure on your belly"

I find doggy style to be more comfortable anyways so, it's whatever to me.

Want a personalized experience?

So is the traditional position a bedroom no-no now ?

Re: So is the traditional position a bedroom no-no now ?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards