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i'm used to sleeping on my back or on my right side, so am i hurting the baby if i sleep like that? The doc told me i should try to sleep on my left side because it is better for the baby but i always wake up on my back or right side. Am i hurting my baby?

2007-08-02 07:12:30 · 17 answers · asked by Grace 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting Other - Pregnancy & Parenting

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there is a lack or less oxygen when you sleep on your right side opposed to your left.

i sleep on my back and left side for the majority of the night, but the last hour or so i go to my right side or even my stomach due t o back pain

2007-08-02 07:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by zebrafinchlover 3 · 0 0

It will come naturally as you start showing more to sleep on certain sides. They say the baby gets best circulation when sleeping on your left side but your body doesnt naturally stay still all night. Your not hurting the baby..most likely your baby will let you know when something is wrong or they're uncomfortable because you'll hurt too. If your not in any pain your fine and so is the baby.
I used to wake up on my back all the time. If your really worried about it then try putting pillows around body.

2007-08-02 07:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by sarahcare 2 · 0 0

Around the sixth month of my pregnancy when I could pretty much say my baby was sleeping "next" to me, I alwayz tried so hard to sleep on my left side but I alwayz woke up on my right side or back. And there was not telling how long I slept that way before I woke up. Try to fall asleep on your left side and I think that if you can accomplish that, then your body will naturally do what it wants or even needs to do. And try using two pillow under your head and a pillow between your legs. It works great and straightens your spine too.

2007-08-02 07:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by hollym23 2 · 0 0

No, sleeping on your back, left side, right side or belly isn't going to make a difference. This whole sleeping thing was just totally blown out of proportion and I can't believe your doc even says anything about it. If you are sleeping on a hard surface or have a baby with a compromised placenta or have multiples, it does make a difference. Otherwise, sleep whatever way you want.

2007-08-02 07:17:47 · answer #4 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0 1

No. The reason your doctor says to sleep on your left side is because it helps your heart pump...it's easier. As for sleeping on your back you will probably get uncomfortable the bigger you get and you just won't do it. There are also major arteries that return blood from your lower body to your heart that can be pressed by the baby when laying on your back...that's not good. Just try to sleep on your left side. I switch back and forth all night long.

2007-08-02 07:17:01 · answer #5 · answered by PK211 6 · 0 0

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2016-05-21 01:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

The reason a doctor tells you to sleep on your left side is to help lower your blood pressure, if you have no problems with high blood pressure, than no, it will not harm the baby. You'll have more restful sleep if you can sleep in a normal postion for as long as you can. Good luck!!

2007-08-02 07:18:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jana 4 · 0 0

"Early in your pregnancy, try to get into the habit of sleeping on your side. Lying on your side with your knees bent is likely to be the most comfortable position as your pregnancy progresses. It also makes your heart's job easier because it keeps the baby's weight from applying pressure to the large vein (called the inferior vena cava) that carries blood back to the heart from your feet and legs.

Some doctors specifically recommend that pregnant women sleep on the left side. Because your liver is on the right side of your abdomen, lying on your left side helps keep the uterus off that large organ. Ask what your doctor recommends - in most cases, lying on either side should do the trick and help take some pressure off your back.

But don't drive yourself crazy worrying that you might roll over onto your back during the night. Shifting positions is a natural part of sleeping that you can't control. Most likely, during the third trimester of your pregnancy, your body won't shift into the back-sleeping position anyway because it will be too uncomfortable.

If you do shift onto your back and the baby's weight presses on your inferior vena cava, the discomfort will probably wake you up. See what your doctor recommends about this; he or she may suggest that you use a pillow to keep yourself propped up on one side."

2007-08-02 07:16:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

No, but sleeping on your left side helps with blood flow. your doctor is mostly worried that you will pinch a nerve in your back which can decrease blood flow (and therefore oxygen and nutrients) to your baby. Sleeping on your right side is fine. Be careful of sleeping on your back, because this can cause a sudden loss in blood pressure. Don't sleep on your stomach.

2007-08-02 07:16:35 · answer #9 · answered by Malina 7 · 0 0

Don't sleep on your back after around the 20th week. Laying or sleeping on your back can disrupt oxygen flow to the placenta. While it is ideal to sleep on your left side, sleeping on your right side won't harm the baby.

2007-08-02 07:16:33 · answer #10 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0 0

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