i dont know if i'm pregnant yet.. but im scared to lay on my stomach just in case.
2007-01-12 23:30:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
During early pregnancy the little one is way too small to be affected by your lying on your stomach. Even once you know for sure your pregnant and the baby gets bigger they are surrounded by amniotic fluid that cushions them from small bumps etc. You will definitely know when it's time to stop lying on your stomach because it gets too uncomfortable for YOU.
2007-01-12 23:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by kara3967 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No. Later in a pregnancy (usually 6 months or so) it can be uncomfortable and feel like you are laying on a basketball, but in early pregnancy it is fine. Also, it is not recommended you lay on your back for long periods of time after the fourth month as this can compress major veins and decrease the blood supply to the fetus.
2007-01-13 08:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it will hurt the baby, but later on it may get very uncomfortable because of your growing belly. Since I do not know if there is danger for sure, Laying on your left side is what is what my doctor recommended. I am 10 weeks 6 days and it is already getting uncomfortable to lay in anything else but my side with a pillow between my legs. However, because of it being uncertain I would lay on my side until you can take a test and go to the doctor.
2007-01-13 07:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You won't hurt the baby if you lie on your belly. Even as pregnancy progresses, you won't hurt the baby because s/he will be surrounded by the amniotic fluid and it will act as a cushion, sort of like a water balloon with a fish inside. You may want to avoid lying on your belly during the later half of your pregnancy due to comfort issues, and avoid lying on your back because it will cut off your circulation.
2007-01-13 10:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by chamely_3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No lying on the tummy is fine and wont hurt the baby, i checked this myself, as I always lie on my tummy, I am not almost 6 month and my bump is protuding more so it isnt the most comfortabel position anymore. I now put a pillow on the left side of the bed, and that way if i am lying on my tummy it is on a very soft and fluffy surface and it feels better, you should also have a pillow there to support your tummy when lying on side when you get bigger.
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2007-01-13 09:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by carrienicholson23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it will not hurt the baby. The baby is too far in your belly, and surrounded by a lot of cushioning and amniotic fluid so he/she is protected.
I actually laid somewhat on my belly (halfway on my side and halfway on my belly) up until I was 8 months, and my baby was perfectly fine.
2007-01-13 07:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Huliganjetta 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's fine until later on in your pregnancy - i.e. 5 months or so when you start showing.
2007-01-13 14:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for me the doctor had recomended not to lay on the stomach, ask your doctor dear, he will be the best to guide you
2007-01-13 07:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by Richa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There comes a point when not only is it uncomfortable, but just plain hard to do.
2007-01-13 07:36:59 · answer #9 · answered by bluesue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won´t hurt the baby but might make you feel nauseous
2007-01-13 09:09:10 · answer #10 · answered by Carrie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋