hurts the baby?? i know that the circulation to the baby isnt good but i have been having a hard time sleeping on my side and always wake up on my back...is there any real proof that a baby could be damaged by this?? thanks for the answers
2006-08-14 07:05:01 · 12 answers · asked by dani may 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
This compresses the major arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your fetus. It can be harmful, and some studies have shown an increase in stillbirth, and a falling fetal heart rate. If you go to sleep on your side, and awake on your back, you are unlikely to have been on it all night. If you would like to sleep on your back, you can improvise. Tuck a pillow under one side of your back and hip, so that you lean slightly to the left. The very best way for you to sleep is on your left side to increase circulation. Good luck, and try not to worry.
2006-08-14 07:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it cuts off the blood flow. The weight of the pregnant uterus will compress a large vein called the inferior vena cava. This vein carries blood from the lower extremities through the abdomen and back to the heart. If this vessel is compressed, less blood will return to the heart, and the body will react as if it has lost blood. This reaction is a drop in blood pressure and a speeding up of the heart rate. The patient will feel dizzy, lightheaded, sweaty and have palpitations if this occurs.
When I was pregnant with my second child, I was in the hospital with a kidney infection and was lying on my back. I told the nurse that I felt like I was going to pass out. And I did. The doctor told me never to lie on my back more than 5 minutes at a time after the 4th month.
What happened to me is the blood was cut off to my brain, and if no one had been there to help me, we would've probably died.
This doesn't happen to everyone, and it doesn't happen every time someone lies on her back. However, it's something to be aware of, and if you feel these symptoms, roll over to your left side.
2006-08-14 14:17:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lady J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping on your back can cut off the circulation all together. The uterus and the baby can press on the main vein to your legs. Sleep on your side, and put a pillow between yur knees...it will stop you from turning over.
2006-08-14 15:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that and I've read alot of books about pregnancy. I've also been pregnant 5 times, the last time was twins, and I've never heard that. One doctor once told me to sleep on my right side because of the way the blood flows through our bodies for the baby, but I don't know if it was based on scientific study or just a theory.
2006-08-14 14:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, but you may get light headed and dizzy.......
Go get a book called " what to expect when you are expecting" by Heidi Murkoff. It's the pregnancy bible and will help with all these questions. Your question as well as many others that you would not expect is in there. It's excellent in describing all of these little things that worry moms and help distinguish when something is "normal" or not.
Good Luck!
2006-08-14 14:28:08 · answer #5 · answered by jachooz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby may not necessarily be damaged but you could be. It has been proven that if you sleep on your back while you are pregnant may cause the weight of the baby on your spine to cause you pain in your back which can also cause strain in your back.
2006-08-14 14:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by trace 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you can lay on you're back and the baby will be fine.. Once you get father along you may find it's harder to lay on you back and have to re-adjust again . it all depends on how the baby is laying and what it's pressing on .. I know with my oldest i could only lay on my back the first 6 months then it was only my side.. at the end it seem like the baby would only lay on my bladder and i would have to pee ever 2 seconds..
2006-08-14 14:15:00 · answer #7 · answered by ambereyes13 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think the baby can be injured by the way you sleep.
Your comfort is the key for the baby believe it or not.
2006-08-14 14:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't sleep on your back after your 20th week of pregnancy. Its not worth the risk to your baby. It could come out autistic or worse.
2006-08-14 14:13:48 · answer #9 · answered by 343535445 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You just won't provide enough oxygen, but to really hurt the baby, no!
2006-08-14 14:11:53 · answer #10 · answered by bajinnoly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋