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17 weeks pregnant and doubt on lying
Hi am pregnant 18 weeks running ,can we sleep / lay on back for a while or we should always lay on bed sideways that too left side particularly?? It's too uncomfortable for me to sleep on sideways as I am used to sleep on back
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Dr. Juhi Agarwal
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Baleswar
You can sleep on back for a while ...it is not advisable for long time ..... Sleeping on sideways is advisable and you can sleep on both side....
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Dr. Varnica Psyche
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Preferably sleep on left lateral side
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
You can sleep on your back for short duration.
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