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Sleeping position during pregnancy

2020-06-05 12:39:14
I am in second trimester. Should I sleep only on left side . As I am suffering with severe back pain . I am planning to buy pregnant pillow . Please tell if pregnant lady should sleep only on left side
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Not necessarily. Most of the times you sleep towards left side.
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Left side is preferable to right or lying down on back. As it improves blood flow to baby and to your heart

Answered2020-06-05 12:42:35

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Mam left side improves blood flood to baby though the best posture in pregnancy changing posture . One must not lie down flat in pregnancy after 5 th month as the blood pressure will fall Right lateral position is also ok
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Drink lots of water and fruits juice
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Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses Volini gel for local application on back Add Tablet Evion LC 1 Tablet daily for 15 days Electrol powder twice a day with water

Answered2020-06-05 12:43:31

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