2006-08-03 14:24:50 · 14 answers · asked by kellilyn s 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
im talking about in the very begining before you have the big stomach. i have too bad hips and cant lay on my back for a long time and am looking for other positions that would be comfortable
2006-08-03 14:32:25 · update #1
laying on your stomach is fine until you become soooo big you look like a beached whale and then it is more uncomfortable for you than the baby. another position you might try if you can do it is laying on your side with a pillow between your legs. i used this position with all 3 of my kids when i got fairly big and i always slept like a baby :)
2006-08-03 15:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by melinda w 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can lay anyway that is comfortable for you. Obviously you will get to uncomfortable for this in a few months. The best position for both you and the baby is on your left side with a pillow to support your right knee and keep the leg level , and another to "hug" to support your right arm. They actually make maternity pillows to help with the hugging and support your belly. I had back and hip problems so bad while pregnant I had to sleep almost sitting up with pillows under my knees. Do what ever is most comfortable for you. It is an old wives tale that you will hurt the baby if you lay on your stomach or back or right side or with your arms over your head. Talk to your OBGYN and you will find out.
2006-08-03 21:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is totally fine for you to sleep on your stomach as long as it is comfortable for you. Pretty soon you will not be comfortable in that position. Just get sleep as best as you can!
When you get bigger sleeping on your back is an issue becaise it puts pressure on a large vein that supplies blood to your baby. Again, you will know when you are too big for this because usually you will feel feint or dizzy yourself from the cut off blood flow before the baby does. Or, you will suddenly feel the baby moving around a lot telling you to roll over!
Sleeping on your right side is good for digestion (and can help with nighttime heartburn), but the left side is optimum because it allows for the best flow of oxygen to reach the baby.
Here: http://www.askdrsears.com/html/1/t011301.asp is some good advice about sleep during pregnancy.
2006-08-03 21:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can actually continue to sleep on your stomach once you have a large belly if you have a special maternity air matress. I can't remember the names of them but I have seen them on the web. They look like giant air beds with a whole cut out in the middle.
Good luck
2006-08-03 21:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by Girl named Sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping on your side is best...I read from a source that if you sleep on your back the right blood flow does not get to the baby...ask your doctor though
2006-08-03 21:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by healthy_mind30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, of cource, as long as it's before the belly. The baby is protected by the amniotic fluids....don't worry. If you really want to know call your doctor's office and ask one of the nurses. Just say "Hey I forgot to ask at my last appointment......." They'll be happy to answer any questions you have!
2006-08-03 21:48:46 · answer #6 · answered by AuroraBorealis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sleep in any position that is comfortable without fear of harming the baby.
2006-08-03 21:31:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Why would you want to do that? It would be like sleeping on a beach ball.
2006-08-03 21:30:15 · answer #8 · answered by lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a girl / or over 18 but i have ad sex ed and its not good
2006-08-03 21:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by the runescape guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goodness, I couldn't if I wanted to!
Seriously, no. Side sleeping is best.
What does your doctor think?
2006-08-03 21:32:25 · answer #10 · answered by Kare♥Bear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋