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I know that when you are in your second trimester, you're not suppose to lay on your back because it cuts off circulation.  I am now 15 weeks 2 days and although I am really starting to grow now, I still feel moderately comfortable laying on my back.  I posted a similar question weeks ago, and most ppl answered that I should start avoiding laying on my back around this time.  Ppl also told me that I would know when its time to stop because I'd feel very uncomfortable.  Well, I still feel fine on my back.  My question is, how bad is it for me at this point?  When I get into bed every night, I always lay on my back first.  Its just more comfortable, but now I am scared that it will hurt my baby.  Last night I tried to stay off my back as much as possible...it was torture!  Can anybody with experience please give me some advice?  Thanks!

sizesmith · Accepted Answer

It can cut off circulation to your legs, and to the baby, which even temporarily, by the time you know what's wrong, it's too late.  

By propping yourself up with pillows, and propping your knees up, it should help.  Also, get yourself a body pillow, so to lay on your side, you can wrap around it.  

When I had my son, I spent 3 1/2 months in the hospital, laying 97% of the time on my left side.  He's 19 now and I still sleep on my left side.  LOL

Wreno · Answer

I'm at the same stage as you and also find it relaxing on my back. I have looked this up and most websites say to lie on your left side. I have tried  this and its fine however I wake up on my back. I think I will just carry on as I am and  try and lie on my left side. I think when 'little one' 
becomes bigger lying on your back will become more difficult due to the weight, I'm sure it will for me. I presently worried about eating scrambled eggs or not. !! I hope you fine the right answer.

frnd a · Answer

Try  TO sleep when you are in you are in your bed,so that you need not have to lie on your back.When younfeel really sleepy turn to the left side.After you are asleep it doesn't matter and no torture to you of course.Its THE FACT that lying back cuts down your blood ciculation.

orchidisis · Answer

I wake up on my back alot and my hips hurt when i sleep on my sides , so unless i sleep on my stomach, which ISINT happening, i HAVE to be on my back. I'm 38 weeks today and the baby has been fine, active ect...My dr's not worried.

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