I have a question I am going on 16 weeks and should I not sleep on my back well it do something to me.....
2006-11-13 12:20:16 · 13 answers · asked by baby_05face 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
This is my 4th pregnancy. Im 20 weeks and still sleep on my back. I never did with the others, but this one I do. They say it is better not to, but Im sure as I get bigger, Ill stick to sleeping on my left side most of the time.
2006-11-13 12:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now you can sleep on your back. As the baby gets bigger if you lie on your back the baby will lay on the arteries that goes to your heart. You might lightheaded and/or might have trouble catching your breath.
You will know when the time comes to lie on your left side( that is the side that is open of arteries and best for the pressure of the baby to be) because you will feel uncomfortable.
When the time comes, if you are most comfortable sleeping on your back, you can put a large pillow under your hip bone so your shoulders and neck stay straight, like of you were laying on your back but your torso will be sideways.
2006-11-13 12:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by CaTT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. Some women can't sleep on their back because they feel they cannot breathe properly, and that actually happens to all of us when we're pregnant. Nothing bad will happen. But I'll tell you what the most comfortable way to sleep when your pregnant is on the side with a pillow between your legs. But it's all up to you and the way you feel allright
2006-11-13 12:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't sleep on your back in the third trimester (starting at 27 weeks) because the uterus sits on a big artery and can decrease blood flow to the baby. For now you're fine.
2006-11-13 15:12:42 · answer #4 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping on your back later in pregnancy will cause you to have terrible backaches. The best way to sleep is on your side with a pillow between your knees. I also liked to have a pillow right behind me and right next to my belly.
2006-11-13 12:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by Psalm91 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't do anything to you but it maybe uncomfortable. The bigger you get the harder it will be to sleep on you back, you won't be able to breath. As for now I say go ahead while you can. Just to be sure you should check with your doc.
2006-11-13 12:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by jagbeeton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you could sleep anyway that makes you comfortable. Good luck with your sleep
2006-11-13 12:22:21 · answer #7 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a pregnancy club - "What To Expect" u can find from this web site. It's like a pregnancy bible where u can find all the information and tips. It will really help u.
Hope this will help.
http://baby.yourbestproduct.com
2006-11-13 14:19:10 · answer #8 · answered by Michael C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure your back is best to sleep on actually. just whatever you do, don't sleep stomach-down!
2006-11-13 12:21:47 · answer #9 · answered by Harsh Noise Wall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep how you feel most comfortable. If hanging upside down is comfy to you, just do it.
2006-11-13 12:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by waxingtheturtle2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋