2006-11-23 16:03:19 · 12 answers · asked by Danny 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Pressure applied to back and other internal organs.
2006-11-23 16:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by jamesnjenifer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When a pregnant woman lies flat on her back, the enlarged uterus may press on the vena cava. The vena cava is a large vein that returns oxygen depleted blood to the heart. This pressure on the vena cava reduces the flow of blood returning to the heart which in turn lowers your blood pressure and can cause dizziness, pale skin, and clamminess.
2006-11-24 00:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Darla H 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
in the 1st few months it matters little but later in pregnancy it cuts off blood and oxygen to the baby and it's uncomfortable to you. my doctor said your body will tell you when it's too far to be sleeping flat on your back up till then do what feels comfortable however laying on the left side allows the best blood flow 4 the baby
2006-11-24 00:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by ally'smom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with the position and pressure on the uterus and placenta, that effects the oxygen and nutrients reaching the baby. Most mothers are more comfortable on the side anyway as they get bigger.
Best Wishes,
Sue
2006-11-24 00:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The uterus an baby can press on the main blood flow to the lower body...that could cause huge problems
2006-11-24 15:07:10 · answer #5 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can. In late pregnancy, lying on your left side helps avoid compression of your vena cava. Darla H. is absolutely right.
2006-11-24 00:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by firestarter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I have never heard that one before. I just didn't sleep on my back because it was so darn uncomfortable.
2006-11-24 00:07:51 · answer #7 · answered by suz' 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because...the baby is resting on your spinal cord...puts pressure in areas that cause pain...plus if the baby is big enough the heart beat slows down...plus...its freaking pain ful sometimes.
2006-11-24 00:06:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
pressure from the uterus can cut off circulation to the legs.
2006-11-24 00:13:48 · answer #9 · answered by Marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that the baby can't breathe all our stomach weight is on the baby. But dont qoute me.
2006-11-24 00:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by ♥TEENYTINY♥ 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋