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Slept on stomach during 5th month
I unknowingly slept on my stomach during my 20th week pregnancy. Will it harm my baby
I am so anxious and worried
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If already slept then anyway nothing can reverse it .right? Relax .dont sleep on your tommy but preferably on side position like left or right side
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Don't worry,try to sleep left lateral side.
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Nothing to worry....it won't harm
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Don’t worry about that if baby is moving well nothing has happened
Continue iron and calcium supplements
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day for a month
Listen devotional music and wear bangles to promote hearing in baby
Get anomalies scan at 20 weeks
Next Steps
Drink lots of water and fruits juice
Health Tips
Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses
Avoid papaya and pineapple
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Dr. Yesha Chokshi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10 yrs exp
Surat
Hello there , it won’t harm your baby . Don’t worry.
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