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Sleeping on my back?

sopranoalisopranoali member
in March 2014 Moms
Sometimes I can fall asleep on my side but always wake up on my back. I have a nice mattress but I worry about sleeping position. I heard you shouldn't be on your back because it can cut off blood flow or something to the uterus. Thoughts?
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  • sopranoalisopranoali member
    Yeah, what I mean is that it is comfortable to sleep on my back but wondering if I shouldn't.
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  • AKPuffinAKPuffin member
    Everything I've read says its okay to sleep on your back until 20 weeks.
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  • angelsnightangelsnight member
    This has been discussed a lot....it's fine if you end up there, just roll back over when you find yourself on your back.  It's still early, it doesn't really become an issue until later in second tri when the baby is heavier and presses on major blood vessels when you're on your back.
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  • JerseyBellaJerseyBella member
    After 20 wks you should try not to. My Ob said if you do, you will know when you have to turn over, you will start feeling numb and tingly from the waste down. I did it with DD and woke up from a deep sleep from the feeling. Turned on my side and it went away almost instantly. 



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  • jazzyexpojazzyexpo member
    If its uncomfortable, you'll wake up and roll back over. It's not a big deal.
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  • TradeMamaTradeMama member
    It will become really uncomfortable... Like someone is sitting on your chest. If its still comfortable for you, it's still ok. Your body will tell you when to stop.
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  • holly820holly820 member
    You can also try sleeping with pillows behind your back.  They will help prevent you from rolling all the way onto your back.
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