how come its safe to sleep on your stomach when your pregnant but not your back? i'm 23 weeks pregnant!?

Answer 1

Question: What's the best sleep position during pregnancy?

Answer: Although there's no real harm in sleeping on your right side, lying on your left side is actually good for you and your baby: It improves the flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta and it helps your kidneys efficiently eliminate waste products and fluids from your body. That, in turn, reduces swelling in your ankles, feet, and hands. If you train yourself to sleep on your left side early on, you'll have an easier time falling asleep when your belly is bulging later.

During the second half of pregnancy, avoid sleeping on your back, a position that puts the full weight of your uterus on your spine, back muscles, intestines, and the inferior vena cava (the vein that transports blood from your lower body to the heart). Back-sleeping can also put you at risk for backaches and hemorrhoids, inefficient digestion, and impaired breathing and circulation. Lying on your back in the second and third trimester can also cause changes in blood pressure. For some women, it can cause a drop in blood pressure that can make them feel dizzy; for others, it can cause an unwanted increase in blood pressure.

Answer 2

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Diarrhea can contribute to hemorrhoid formation because the bowel undergoes pressure strains due to the condition. Undue pressure on the veins that make up internal hemorrhoidal structures can worsen existing damage. Internal hemorrhoids are not visible, unless they proplapse (protrude) from the anus, either constantly or during a bowel movement. If this is the case, then you have a grade III or IV internal hemorrhoid. If the protrusion is on the anal verge or the area surrounding the anus, then its likely an external hemorrhoid. Reducing pressure from issues of diarrhea and constipation will help. Not straining during a bowel movement, not lifting heavy objects, not sitting for extended periods, all will help.

An external hemorrhoid is simply a vein located at the anal verge, the wall of which as weakened and protruded. Don't push on it, this will only increase pressure and worsen it. The body has to repair the vein wall and rebuild the integrity. This takes time, perhaps weeks, if all goes well. Use sitz baths and over-the-counter medications such as pads or creams to provide symptom relief in the interim. These won't solve the issue long term, but will give the tissue a better chance at self-healing.

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Answer 3

I don't know if it is safe to sleep on your stomach (doesn't sound very safe, perhaps to squishing for the baby)... but doctor's claim the blood circulation to the uterus and baby can be slowed down by lying on your back for long periods of time. I would say your side is the best bet.

However, women have been having babies for many centuries, and this was not an issue even in my mothers day.

And what happens if you start out on your side, but roll over to your back while sleeping? I used to do this quite often, and I have two healthy, happy and very noisy kids! So don't sweat this one too much...just start out at night on your side.

Answer 4

Sleeping on your back could compress major arteries which carry blood and oxygen to your brain and to the fetus. Sleeping on your stomach is never recommended either, so don't know where you heard that, but it would probably be so uncomfortable who would? You should always sleep in your left side. The right side is still better than back, but the right side also has arteries and also more likely to pinch a nerve that way (which is VERY painful). Good Luck!!

Answer 5

I so totally agree with angie's answer, sleeping on your stomach is not recommended. My sister is an RN and my dr told me only lay on ur stomach until is is no longer comfortable to you. When I was in the hospital before having my 1st child....I had to constantly sleep on my left side, due to the arteries and my blood pressure......it helped it go down quicker.

Answer 6

what would make you stay with a husband who beat you like that, the first affair was a good sign things were not working, you should have left then. of course you should leave him but having affairs isnt right either. and these kids will suffer if you jump from man to man for security. its very different when your sleeping with the guy your having an affair with and when you move in with 2 kids that are not his. i think you need to slow down here a bit. get a place of your own with the kids and finish school, see the 42yr as in date him get to know him better and see how it goes. dont just move in with him or marry him because he treats you better than you husband, you husband is way out of line so it really wouldnt be hard to top that. if you move in wiyth the 42yr and it doesnt work, whats left then? just be a bit independent to protect yourself and kids. hope it works out

Answer 7

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Answer 8

there is a main artery that runs through your back. and when you sleep on you back ,the wait of the baby and every thing else pregnancy related, puts pressure on that artery. which means, less blood flow to the baby and other problems. talk to you Doctor about it.

Answer 9

When you lay on your back the weight of the baby can put pressure on some of your great vessels causing you to feel dizzy, light headed, etc.

Answer 10

the baby can change its position and block bloodflow to your brain..in otherwords killing you<---had that happen when I was 8 mths prego and in the car..luckily i was not alone! Never heard advise to sleep on your stomach but I know the side is usually the best.