Sleeping on my tummy

mamaacita · March 2015

im 25 weeks and 6 days and I love sleeping on my stomach it's always how I fall asleep but is it bad to continue it? I'm petite and my tummy isn't too big yet but does the baby feel any discomfort?

jesicabrennan · March 2015

If you're comfortable it's fine.

asun123 · March 2015

jesicabrennan said:
If you're comfortable it's fine.

Actually it could reduce oxygen and blood flow to your baby.

So just try not to.

asun123 · March 2015

Sleeping on left side is best.

jesicabrennan · March 2015

asun123 said:

jesicabrennan said:
If you're comfortable it's fine.
Actually it could reduce oxygen and blood flow to your baby.
So just try not to.

It gets really uncomfortable long before it gets dangerous.

AmyPrieto14 · March 2015

I wouldnt continue it much longer.

inLOVEalready715 · March 2015

agree with pp, if you feel comfortable its fine. i personally can't do it unless i have one leg bent up so I'm like half on my stomach and sort of on my side. its too uncomfortable for me to lay completely on my stomach

lilweenie · March 2015

I am also 25 weeks and very petite, my belly is big enough to where I can't sleep on my belly. I wouldn't do it I I were u.

gotdiesel2007 · March 2015

Only way I sleep and def won't "try not to " or any other suggestions. I'll sleep however I'm comfy bc I care way for about getting enough sleep than sleeping "the right way".

lynlopez · March 2015

I sleep on my tummy too and if i feel uncomfortable i just turn to my side. Lets see how long it last.

Jayeards · April 2015

I try not to but wake up on my stomach more than my side. I wonder if it causes harm. I've also noticed that that's when I have horrible dreams and she kicks like crazy... lol. Not sure if that's connected but hey...

NittanyPA · April 2015

If I use my leg like a kickstand so I'm on my tummy'side it's not bad. I don't usually stay that way anyhow.

0ashley · April 2015

^kickstand

perfect way to describe it!

ccarrozza1 · April 2015

I am a belly sleeper from way back but now that I am big I am literally uncomfortable in every position. It feels hopeless. Any suggestions?

theletlers · April 2015

I sort of just roll in circles all night long based on what hurts the most. I know I should stay off my stomach and back but sometimes it's that weird in between thing with the kickstand. (Love that description btw!!) I have sciatica too and sleeping on my sides is really really painful. I tried the couch and a recliner but just can't get comfortable. Between my spinning all night and all the night time bathroom runs any amount of sleep is a luxury! I guess by time this baby gets here I will be well used to going on almost no sleep!

Jayeards · April 2015

I bought a maternity pillow from amazon... I didn't think it would help, but it works wonders. I love it! It's a u shaped pillow. I needed something to cover my back, head, and cushion between my legs so that I can lay on my side comfortably

ccarrozza1 · April 2015

I tried the snoogle but found it was too hard and stiff for me. Plus, when I get up to use the bathroom I get all tangled and then it's hard to climb back into position when I am tired and it's dark.

babymorgan72015 · April 2015

I prefer stomach/back sleeping, I bought the boppy wedge & the boppy full body pillow, they have been my life saver for being able to sleep hard on my side.

Savanna111911 · April 2015

ccarrozza1 said:
I tried the snoogle but found it was too hard and stiff for me. Plus, when I get up to use the bathroom I get all tangled and then it's hard to climb back into position when I am tired and it's dark.

I thought this when I first bought my snoogle too, but it actually has sort of loosened up with use. I've been using it for a few weeks now.

I totally agree though about getting tangled up when you go to the bathroom. I also have that struggle, and it also makes it hard for my dog who sleeps with us to get in the bed. It's been worth it though for me.

I am a tummy sleeper too but even though I'm not that big yet it isn't that comfortable. Every now and then I will wake up and I'll be half on my tummy. I usually just go ahead and switch back to my left side but I don't panic about it or anything.

ccarrozza1 · April 2015

Yeah I sometimes roll onto my back when I am really deep in sleep. When I wake up like that, I just move onto my side. I move a lot while I sleep ans I get up to pee a lot too

xstacyannex · April 2015

mamaacita said:
im 25 weeks and 6 days and I love sleeping on my stomach it's always how I fall asleep but is it bad to continue it? I'm petite and my tummy isn't too big yet but does the baby feel any discomfort?

Left side is the best, but like you I am a stomach sleeper.. I asked my Dr and he said if your comfortable it's fine and can do so til it's not comfortable anymore.

qtjo5 · April 2015

Why is left side better than right side?

xstacyannex · April 2015

Sleeping on your left side helps blood flow.

AngieD82 · April 2015

I'm a side sleeper and no matter how hard I try, I always end up in my right side. It's just comfier

VToman · April 2015

I fall asleep on my right side. For some reason, the left side isn't comfy for me. Inevitably, I will end up in that position halfway on my tummy/on my side. As soon as I notice it, I change positions to side sleep. I figure as long as it's comfortable, baby and I will be OK. I'm not doing it on purpose, since it's happening in my sleep.

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