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	Age: 26 Country: England Province/region: West Midlands City: Coventry Partner: steve Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Trying to conceive Occupation: qualified Nanny
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07-1-2010 - Question?

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Is it ok to sleep on your back durring pregnancy? Im 34 weeks now and ive been hearing alot of things saying you shouldnt sleep on your back as it restricts oxygen to your baby. You should sleep on your left side. Is this true? love to hear your comments x

5 Comments on Question?

angelblessings - Friday, 8 Jan
im not much help either sence i sleep on all sides lol except my stomach. but mostly i sleep on my side, only cause its a habbit. if they do say that , then maybe its better not to or not so much. i just heard that seafood and deli meats are bad for you! and i use to eat pepperettes sence last wk! so i stopped that...take care :):)

mum to harry and sam - Friday, 8 Jan
I end up on my back all the time...what if you are propped up with pillows? Im not much help, last pregnancy I wanted to sleep on my stomach!!

katekins - Thursday, 7 Jan
To be honest i think whatever is comfortable at this stage in pregnancy, you'll instinctively know to move if your uncomfortable or something doesn't feel right. Lying on your left side eases pressure on a main vein which helps blood flow to the baby and stops us mummys getting numbness and swelling. Lets be honest our bodies are so clever at making these babies, i don't think lying on your back for a few hours getting some well earned shut eye will do any harm, x x x

NinaBo-Bina - Thursday, 7 Jan
They do say that. Oxygen has trouble reaching the placenta and restricts babies intake. I believe it cause when I do spend a little time on my back, I can feel something doesn't feel right there. I feel a lot more movement when I lie on my side. We probably as uncomfortable as it is shouldn't mess with that ;)

Bubbles-Eleanor-Ruby - Thursday, 7 Jan
My midwife advises not to sleep in your back and if possible on your left side, sleeping on your left side helps blood flow to the placenta :0) hope this helps x x

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