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Q: sleeping on your stomach, back or either side

I've heard you shouldn't sleep on your back, stomach or on your your right side. I toss and turn in my sleep and am usually sleep on each at some point during the night. No position seems to hurt or feel uncomfortable. I am currently 13 weeks pregnant. I've heard you shouldn't sleep on your back as it could cut the baby's supply of oxygen off. I perfer to sleep on my stomach as it is more comfortable but don't think that should continue much longer. When should I start being more conscious of my sleep patterns.

This question was asked Apr. 18, 2014 8:47pm
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Answered by mrsamanda - Apr. 21, 2014 8:40pm

I rotate from one side, to my back, to the other side. I can't stay on just one side because my hip starts really hurting. I think it's best to just try to sleep any way you can.

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Answered by dakotagurrl - Apr. 21, 2014 6:14pm

I'm 27+2 and still sleep on my stomach. She lets me know when I'm encroaching on her space, then I just kick a knee out to the side, the weight shifts to my hip, and baby is happy again. =))

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Answered by lyssa7872 - Apr. 18, 2014 9:33pm

I asked my doc about this because I'm a roller during sleep too. He said our bodies will let us know when to move, and just to sleep however we can :) I found one of the pillows that goes allllll the way around you was best for me because I didn't have to do much adjusting then when I rolled over

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Answered by eag923 - Apr. 18, 2014 9:16pm

I agree with jennavee....I slept on my stomach until about 24 weeks & then baby started objecting. Then, I just slept on whatever side was comfortable at the moment. I'm a tummy sleeper, so I was able to arrange my pregnancy pillow so that I could sleep somewhat on my stomach, but with my weight on my side.

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Answered by jennavee - Apr. 18, 2014 9:02pm

I slept on my stomach til it was uncomfortable...now I sleep on either side.

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