Sleeping On The Floor During Pregnancy- 228 Questions Answered

Does sleeping on floor for the night is safe for the baby during 21 weeks of pregnancy. I have slept on the floor for the whole night. Is it safe

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Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

Yes. If you have a little broader view of the World, you will appreciate that many families can't afford a cot and they have to sleep on the floor. They all have healthy babies. ... Read More

I am at the end of the 1st trimester. Could you please guide if sitting cross legs on the floor is safe during pregnancy??

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Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

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I am currently 31 week pregnant and while standing one insect crawled on my leg so in panicky I strongly thudded my leg on floor to get rid of insect. Will it be harmful to baby. Shall I be concerned.

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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How to properly sleep during pregnancy if more movement feel during sleep on left side। Then how to sleep? Pls help Pregnant 33week

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Dr. Priyanka Reddy General Physician | Nellore

Sleep on back.... Or else prefer left lateral position ... Read More

Is it necessary to sleep on your left side during pregnancy? Can I sleep on right side or on back as left side sleeping making me uncomfortable and even I couldn't able to sleep? I am 15 weeks pregnant.

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Dr. Parru Singh Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

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Is it okay to sleep / lie on the stomach in the first trimester of pregnancy? What if someone is used to sleeping in that position only?

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Dr. Manju Kumari Obstetrician | Hyderabad

No it is not safe position.Try to lie down in left lateral position. ... Read More

It's my first month of pregnancy and I am unable to sleep during night properly. Is there any tips I can follow to get good sleep?

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Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

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Avoid TV and screen time at bed time Walk after dinner have a light meal And you don't sleep in the afternoon A tired body will automatically fall asleep ... Read More

Is it necessary to sleep at left side in pregnancy.. Can i sleep to right side it is comfortable for me

Asked for Female, 34 Years 434 Views v

Dr. Rajalakshmi Subburam Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

No, it is not compulsory to sleep only on the left side during pregnancy. Left-side sleeping is preferred, especially in the later months, because it improves blood flow to the baby and reduces pressu ... Read More

Hello, im currently in my 35th week of pregnancy. I have read and was advised to sleep on my left side. However, im more comfortable sleeping on the right side. I can feel increased fetal movements while sleeping on my right side. Would that be a problem for the baby inside if I continue sleeping on my right side? Please suggest.

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician | Bangalore

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The best sleep position during pregnancy is âSOSâ (sleep on side). Even better is to sleep on your left side. Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach ... Read More

At 16+ weeks pregnancy, is it absolutely a must to sleep on your side? Or we can still sleep on back ?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 489 Views v

Dr. Sarita Narayan Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Mostly lateral but sometimes can sleep flat also ... Read More

I am in 9th month of pregnancy and most of the times by baby kicks at extreme left or extreme right instead of front and i am not able to sleep on sides because the side that touches the bed gets lot of kicks. I am worried if sleeping on side is putting pressure on my baby. Please guide me it is severely affecting my sleep

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Dr. Payal Saha Gynecologist | Bangalore

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Sleeping on one side especially on left side is recommended than sleeping on back. No, sleeping on side will not put any pressure on your baby. ... Read More

I need a very good accurate doctor for perineal tear and also for perianal trauma. May be gynaec and perianal surgeon. Also a good pelvic floor psyiotherapist . Also let me is there any test to see pelvic floor muscles. They are lax or tight. Thank u. It's urgent

Asked for Female, 34 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT) Physiotherapist | Jammu

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Physiotherapist can guide you for pelvic floor, strengthening exercises. By the symptoms, the person experiences of physician judge whether the pelvic floor muscles are weak or not. Also, you can visi ... Read More

Pelvic floor prolapsed in the vaginal area. Have tried 2 sizes of discs and they both fell out when I had a bowel movement.

Asked for Female, 75 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

U need to proceed with surgery Vaginal hystrectomy with pelvic floor repair ... Read More

I am 7 months pregnant and not able to sleep since 5-6 days. What should I do ? Please help ! Thanks !

Asked for Female, 31 Years 463 Views v

Dr. L C Sunda Psychiatrist | Delhi

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Better to get Gynaecologist opinion and details about Blood sugar,BP etc before the other consultation. ... Read More

In floor of mouth I have some pimple like thing.its not painfull or not have any symptoms. Pls help what is this?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Nisha Malik Dentist | Muzaffarnagar

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As per your attached picture ,Nothing to worry as of now ,but yes do keep a check on it that whether the size is increasing or not as the days are passing ok ... Read More

8 month old baby was in sitting position and we were playing- he fell backwards n hit the back of his head on the floor

Asked for Female, 1 Years 255 Views v

Dr. Gunjan Makkar Pediatrician | Pathankot

Nothing to be done, if no symptoms like vomiting or loss of consciousness ... Read More

Hi dr.my son fell down on floor in the home while playing and cried a lot when i hecked his foot,tere i saw 1 toe bent .... am attaching pics of his foot kindly check and help me out for this ...thank u

Asked for Female, 6 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Get xray of foot ... Read More

I have tried more than 12 biofeedback sessions at sgpgi Lucknow from 2020 to 2023 ,but I got no relief still, I suffer from lot of pain during motions due to pelvic floor tightness . If anybody offers botox injections for pelvic floor dyssynergia in india , please reply to me

Asked for Male, 22 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Narendra Gogireddy GastroIntestinal Surgeon | Hyderabad

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Pelvic floor dyssynergia has many causes. If you are under treatment of dr UC goshal definitely he might have accurately diagnosed you . Please consult surgical gastroenterologist dr Ashok over there ... Read More

Hello Dr., For 5 months old baby can we give floor time, (without mat or cloth)? I heard that keeping the baby on the floor may get pneumonia.. Thanks in advance.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 109 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Hegde Pediatrician | Bangalore

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It's OK as long as it's supervised and the floor clean. It helps with development .it helps baby develop muscle strength and tone and also in the babies neurological development But please be around ... Read More

I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and I smelled Nimyle floor cleaner used while I was in a shop and they were cleaning it with the liquid. Does the floor cleaner is harmful to baby ? I suddenly made exit within 2 to 5 mins from that place due to the strong smell. Please advise

Asked for Female, 31 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Ashritha Thadishetty Gynecologist | Hyderabad

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I am 8 weeks pregnant ( naturally conceived), can I sit cross legged on the floor?? Please advice. Thank u

Asked for Female, 35 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

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Is there any test to check strength of pelvic floor muscle when i try to squeeze anal reason i feel tingling sensation on my both legs...

Asked for Male, 27 Years 240 Views v

Dr. Harmandeep Singh Urologist | Mohali

There are tests to check strength and feedback of muscles. Visit a urologist for better understanding ... Read More

I am 35 year women ,I feel pain in my pelvic floor ,when I walk some distance or sit for some time.Can I cure for always with medicine or not.please prescribed some medicine.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 446 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

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U need to be examined The reason fr the pain needs to be ascertained Treatment can be offered only accordingly ... Read More

I am 35 days pregnant, am not getting proper sleep. Is sleeping in right side or on back affects pregnancy.? I get sleep only if i sleep on right side or chest facing down. But this position is not allowed. So atleast right side can i?? And while day will go good but after evening my stomach start aching like gas filled or it will fell like blast n

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 114 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Dear doctors, Is it normal to have pelvic floor muscles pain during the third trimester of pregnancy? My vulva and the bones pain so much, especially during the morning or when I've sat somewhere for more than 10mins. Is this supposed to happen or should i be worried? Thanks!

Asked for Female, 27 Years 253 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Please connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

I had anorectal monetary test and have been diagnosed with dysnergia constipation. Are my pelvic floor muscles weak or tighten?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 273 Views v

Dr. Ganapathi S Kini Gastroenterologist | Thane

They need to be trained by bio-feedback technique. ... Read More

Hello, I am 20 weeks pregnant and have read some where that sleeping on side should be opted during pregnancy. I am not comfortable either left side or right side. I only prefer sleeping on my back. Please advise what can be done

Asked for Female, 32 Years 418 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

That's ok Sleep the way u want Sleeping on left side increases blood flow the the baby thereby helps in weight gain fr the baby ... Read More

Hello doctor kindly suggest me some stretches or excercise to loosen my pelvic floor During my first vagina intercourse I felt lot of pain that's why want to know some exercises to loosen up pelvic floor muscles

Asked for Female, 25 Years 1490 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Please connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Can I sit on the floor during pregnancy? Currently 24+ weeks pregnant. Reports are ok till date 🤞 Is sitting on the floor safe in pregnancy?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 581 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Male with tight pelvic floor issues are constipation, sexual issues and discomfort. Is there pelvic floor therapy available for males? Should I go to normal physiotherapy? I am from Delhi

Asked for Male, 22 Years 592 Views v

Ms. Ashmita Tandon (PT) Physiotherapist | Surat

Hello sir need to strengthen you pelvic floor muscles for this you have to reach to your nearest Physiotherapy clinic as well as on practo app also ... Read More

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Does sleeping on floor for the night is safe for the baby during 21 weeks of pregnancy. I have slept on the floor for the whole night. Is it safe

I am at the end of the 1st trimester. Could you please guide if sitting cross legs on the floor is safe during pregnancy??

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I am currently 31 week pregnant and while standing one insect crawled on my leg so in panicky I strongly thudded my leg on floor to get rid of insect. Will it be harmful to baby. Shall I be concerned.

How to properly sleep during pregnancy if more movement feel during sleep on left side। Then how to sleep? Pls help Pregnant 33week

Is it necessary to sleep on your left side during pregnancy? Can I sleep on right side or on back as left side sleeping making me uncomfortable and even I couldn't able to sleep? I am 15 weeks pregnant.

Is it okay to sleep / lie on the stomach in the first trimester of pregnancy? What if someone is used to sleeping in that position only?

It's my first month of pregnancy and I am unable to sleep during night properly. Is there any tips I can follow to get good sleep?

Is it necessary to sleep at left side in pregnancy.. Can i sleep to right side it is comfortable for me

At 16+ weeks pregnancy, is it absolutely a must to sleep on your side? Or we can still sleep on back ?

I need a very good accurate doctor for perineal tear and also for perianal trauma. May be gynaec and perianal surgeon. Also a good pelvic floor psyiotherapist . Also let me is there any test to see pelvic floor muscles. They are lax or tight. Thank u. It's urgent

Pelvic floor prolapsed in the vaginal area. Have tried 2 sizes of discs and they both fell out when I had a bowel movement.

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In floor of mouth I have some pimple like thing.its not painfull or not have any symptoms. Pls help what is this?

8 month old baby was in sitting position and we were playing- he fell backwards n hit the back of his head on the floor

Hi dr.my son fell down on floor in the home while playing and cried a lot when i hecked his foot,tere i saw 1 toe bent .... am attaching pics of his foot kindly check and help me out for this ...thank u

I have tried more than 12 biofeedback sessions at sgpgi Lucknow from 2020 to 2023 ,but I got no relief still, I suffer from lot of pain during motions due to pelvic floor tightness . If anybody offers botox injections for pelvic floor dyssynergia in india , please reply to me

Hello Dr., For 5 months old baby can we give floor time, (without mat or cloth)? I heard that keeping the baby on the floor may get pneumonia.. Thanks in advance.

I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and I smelled Nimyle floor cleaner used while I was in a shop and they were cleaning it with the liquid. Does the floor cleaner is harmful to baby ? I suddenly made exit within 2 to 5 mins from that place due to the strong smell. Please advise

I am 8 weeks pregnant ( naturally conceived), can I sit cross legged on the floor?? Please advice. Thank u

Is there any test to check strength of pelvic floor muscle when i try to squeeze anal reason i feel tingling sensation on my both legs...

I am 35 year women ,I feel pain in my pelvic floor ,when I walk some distance or sit for some time.Can I cure for always with medicine or not.please prescribed some medicine.

Dear doctors, Is it normal to have pelvic floor muscles pain during the third trimester of pregnancy? My vulva and the bones pain so much, especially during the morning or when I've sat somewhere for more than 10mins. Is this supposed to happen or should i be worried? Thanks!

I had anorectal monetary test and have been diagnosed with dysnergia constipation. Are my pelvic floor muscles weak or tighten?

Hello, I am 20 weeks pregnant and have read some where that sleeping on side should be opted during pregnancy. I am not comfortable either left side or right side. I only prefer sleeping on my back. Please advise what can be done

Hello doctor kindly suggest me some stretches or excercise to loosen my pelvic floor During my first vagina intercourse I felt lot of pain that's why want to know some exercises to loosen up pelvic floor muscles

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