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Sleeping position
I am 7 week pregnant with heartbeat detected
I am not able to sleep on my left side with pain in left neck
What are the best sleeping positions during pregnancy?
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Dr. Megha Khurana
Gynecologist
5 yrs exp
Faridabad
At this point of pregnancy, you can sleep in any position that is comfortable to you.
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Dr. Parru Singh
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Lucknow
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
At 7weeks uterus is not so large
So sleeping position is not particular
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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42 yrs exp
Bhopal
At 7 weeks there is no fixed position.
Sleep in any position that is convenient.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
At 7 weeks, there's no fixed sleeping position you must follow yet. Any position that's comfortable, like your back or right side, works fine for now. Left-side sleeping becomes more helpful from the second trimester onward, mainly for blood flow to the baby, but it isn't essential this early in pregnancy.
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Try your right side instead, with a pillow between your knees and another supporting your neck. This usually eases strain from an awkward sleeping posture. A warm compress and gentle neck stretches during the day can help too.
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See your obstetrician if the neck pain doesn't ease in a few days, or if it comes with tingling or weakness in your arm.
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