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Tummy sleeper
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Hello all! I am 17w and 6 days pregnant and a tummy sleeper. As my tummy has grown I find it difficult or impossible to sleep on my tummy. This causes me to get very little sleep at night:-(... Any suggestions?
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Re: Tummy sleeper
I was too, and had to make a HUGE adjustment to my sleeping pattern. Not only that, but I also sleep on my right side, which pressed on the vena cava and reduces blood flow. As you will find out, sleeping on your left side is recommended by all doctors.
I went on Amazon.com and found an U-shaped, body-sized pillow for about $80. It is specifically designed for pregnant women. I turn on my left side, put part of the pillow between my legs and hug the rest, as is pictured on the cover. As I grew bigger (I am due July 6th), it has become even more used. I also prop up on a ton of extra bed pillows.
Sometimes, I still switch over to my right side, out of habit, but a slight pain in my upper abdomen area (just under the bra area) makes me shift to my back or left side. Don't worry about crushing the baby. I have no recollection of waking up on my belly. One time, I flopped on my belly, forgetting about the pregnancy just for a second, when I was really glad to be home from work one day, and the pain was so extreme, I immediately flipped over. You will get to the point where your body just won't let you!