I am 6 months pregnant and .....?

Question

Well, you know how they say not to sleep on your back after 20 weeks? Well when i go to sleep, i am on my side with a pillow between my legs like i should be (there really are only 2 sleeping positions- your left or right side) but often times when i wake up in the middle of the night or in the morning i find myself on my back and dont know how long ive been that in that position-

what should/what can i do??

Answer 1

I'm 7 months, and the same thing happens to me. It doesn't just put pressure on some organs as one person says, it does a variety of things. It puts pressure (because that huge uterus full of fluid is very heavy!) on a main artery that restricts blood flow to your legs and to your heart. This reduces the amount of oxygen your baby is getting by cutting off the blood flow to the placenta. It also can make you short of breath, and cut off some circulation to your legs, making them fall asleep. It all sounds pretty serious, but it's pretty common to wake up like that. Like I said, I do it too! I just roll over as soon as I realize what I've done and then lay there for a minute and wait for the baby to move. If you are really worried about it, surround yourself with pillows, or try that persons roller trick! That sounds like it would work!!!!

Answer 2

I'm 22 weeks. I often fall asleep (when dead tired) and wake up on my back or even my stomach. Some things cannot be helped. I've been told by my doctor and countless other people, pregnant and who have been pregant, to sleep however it is comfortable. If it becomes a problem, sleeping on your back or stomach, you will automatically change position. I know that for me, once a certain way becomes uncomfortable I'll roll over.

So far our walnut is as active as can be and healthy. I'm not too worried.

Answer 3

After having two children, my best advice is try not to worry about all the little things, especially when it sounds like you are knowledgeable about how to take care of yourself and you're baby. The pregnancy books are probably not the best thing to read, because it will scare the heck out of you and stick with asking the doctor. I did the same thing at night too, my kids were and are fine to this day. Good Luck

Answer 4

The same thing happened to me too, I think when you wake up, it's a natural instinct kicking in. I really wouldn't be so worried about it so much.....My husband hated it, but eventually I put a pillow at my back too, this kinda kept me on that left side position....

Answer 5

Hey,
I remember when i had this problem. Perfect remedy..A nice soft body pillow behind you, that will prevent you from rolling over. Another one infront so it will reach between your legs and so you can hug and help keep your spine curved. Try to stay on your left side that will also help with your breathing once you get a little bigger.
Good luck!
jae

Answer 6

There is actually nothing wrong with sleeping on your back as long as it is not for a long period of time, it puts pressure on some of your organs, but that is about it. I was the opposite i used to sleep on my tummy. Nothing happened to me, It was just a habit of me sleeping like that, I couldn't sleep any other way, I would try like you but I would end up facing down. So don't panic over it, as long as your doctor tells u you are fine, there is nothing to worry about. Have u asked your Gyn?

Answer 7

When I was pregnant I would wake up on my back too, but there is really nothing you can do to stop you from rolling over in the middle of the night.

Answer 8

They say that, but to be honest with you the same thing happened to me. I attempted to sleep on my side, but ended up on my back with both of my pregnancies. The babies were fine, and my doc even said that it's okay, as long as you're not purposely falling asleep like that. Don't stress about it. Good luck

Answer 9

Sleep in anyway you find to be most comfortable... i slept on my stomach till I was 30 weeks both times and my doc told me any way i can sleep then fine whatever is most relaxing for me

Answer 10

I was the same way. Here's a GREAT tip:
I used to put a couple of my velcro rollers on the back of my head ( just roll your hair on them in two spots; one at the nape of your neck and one right above it) and that always kept me from unconsciously sleeping on my back when I was pregnant. It really works! ;o)