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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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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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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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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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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

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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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The best sleep position during pregnancy is “SOS” (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 ?

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

Hello I'm 15 weeks pregnant. I've read somewhere that you should sleep to your left in pregnancy. But I'm not able to fall asleep on the left side. I can only sleep straight. Will there be any problem if I sleep straight in my pregnancy?

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No problem Sleep the way u want at 15 weeks of pregnancy ...  Read More

Hello doctor , I'm in my 4th month of pregnancy. Everyone are suggesting me to sleep on left side, but I'm unable to sleep on left for longer duration. But I can sleep comfortably on right side . Can u please let me know is there any problem of sleeping like this ..

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You can sleep either of the side which you are comfortable.. shift the position after sitting up to other side that will be better.. ...  Read More

Is it necesaary to sleep on right or left side.can i not sleep on my back,m in 5 month of pregnancy.

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Doctor, is it okay to have intercourse during pregnancy? Also, is it okay if semen is released inside during intercourse, or should it be avoided?

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

I am having sleep issues, sleeping at odd hours. There is no fixed time. I feel very little energy to do the normal things. Fatigue, gastric issues and mood swings. Lost interest in many things. Feels like just surviving the day

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Hi, thanks for reaching out. What you’re describing sounds like your mind and body are running on survival mode. Irregular sleep can worsen fatigue and mood, but loss of interest and just “getting thr ...  Read More

Hello My baby is 35 days old. From the last couple of days he is refusing to sleep, even though he is tired, he is demanding feed sleep for 10-15 mins Max, play for a few mins then feed and the cycle continues. After every feed he is spilling milk sometimes curd like, sometimes transparent liquid, amount also varies. I am not sure what to do. He co

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If weight and other vitals are normal, nothing to worry about. This is a temporary phase. Visit a pediatrician for check up and confirmation ...  Read More

Having sleep problem at night with hot splashes. Which kind of doctor to consult for sleep problems

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I had too much hope with clonidine for sleep.doctor prescribed 75mcg. half of the 150mcg every night.instant release. I added self magnesium glycinate melatonin From last three nights I was sleeping only for 1 or 2 hours. Before adding clonidine I was sleeping well around 6 hours? What can be reason? Have you ever seen such? Does it cause insomnia

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It usually helps improve sleep rather than causing insomnia. ...  Read More

I am waking up unrefreshed for last seven eight months ,, especially after lunch I feel even more sleepy and tired ... did all check thyroid , glucose (pradinal, post pradinal) , cortisol, testosterone, iron profile , luetnizing hormone ,sex hormone binding globulin , all CBC , liver function test , echo , ecg, chest x ray , ultrasound abdomen sc

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Yes you should consult ENT Surgeon and physically examine ...  Read More

Lmp is may 20 and I missed my periods so I have done pregnancy test on 22 June and I got two dark line . So when should I visit to doctor ? And after 2 days missed periods is it possible of pregnancy positive??

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You should and you can visit a doctor or consult online through practo . The next step is to check the development and location and fetal well being by hear beat etc in usg . Consult online for better ...  Read More

I have a question about Clonidine ER for sleep: Does the sleep benefit of Clonidine ER come mainly from its sedative effect? If a person develops tolerance to the sedation over time, does it still continue to help with sleep? For patients who develop tolerance to the sedation but still sleep better, how is Clonidine ER helping their sleep? Or does

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Hi, "Clonidine ER can make people sleepy and is sometimes used off-label to help with sleep in certain situations, but it is not primarily a sleeping pill. Whether it is appropriate depends on your me ...  Read More

I only sleep 3 to 4 hours from past 2 months .I used to do rotational shifts earlier but I was completely fine as I was getting 7 to 8 hours sleep but suddenly no sleep , my body is tired but my mind is alert

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Check for reason for less sleep , probably some stress or anxiety . Change your lifestyle and do some exercise before bed time otherwise take medication ...  Read More

I am unable to sleep for 1 year because of father's death and i developed stress anxiety and panic because of that I can't concentrate and sleep

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Hi, medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Hello doctors...My baby is 2 and half months old now. She is 32 weeks pre matured baby. She sleep day time continuously more than 3 hours. She didnot sleep from night 1 o clock to morning 8 o clock. During this time she playing and feeding. Is this normal?

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Most new born babies sleep all the time except when hungry until 3 months old. Premature babies can catch up with others at 2 years age. I don’t see anything grossly wrong. ...  Read More

Why is that every night he ends up sleeping while sitting evry now and than,he doesn't feel comfortable while lying down and his stomach has grown very big. Kindly mention what's wrong

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hi am facing difficulty in getting sleep almost every night ..please subscribe some ayurvedic medicine to get good sleep

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Nidranasha or sleeplessness is primarily caused by an increase in Vata and Pitta or a decrease in Kapha and Tamas. Sleeplessness can be due to many more reasons also. Your brief history is not suffici ...  Read More

My girlfriend's CT scan of the nose shows an S-shaped deviated nasal septum (DNS) with a right septal spur and hypertrophied nasal turbinates. Because of this, she sometimes experiences difficulty breathing through the nose, especially during the night. Her biggest problem is that she is unable to sleep properly. Most nights she sleeps only 3 to 4

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If symptoms are severe then surgical intervention to be recommended ...  Read More

I did a beta hcg test and results are 66.8 mIU/ml. Does this confirm pregnancy is positive or negative? Please help

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This is positive. ...  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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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

Someone very close to me has been dealing with serious sleep issues. They barely sleep 2-3 hours, and sometimes stay awake for 2–3 days straight. I feel stress or past trauma might be involved, but they don’t really talk about it. I’m genuinely worried and don’t know how to help anymore. Any recommendations or advice would really mean a lot.

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Hello hi sleep is the most important thing in our daily routine.So those who are having sleep difficulties has to get evaluated to rule out the root cause of disturbance.Its so important to fix this a ...  Read More

All my wife reports and my semens count is good but pregnancy is not conceived , why We are trying for a baby from 6 month

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There could be multiple factors, even if reports are right and semen analysis is good, there can be structural pathologies in uterus or ovary or obstructive disorders in semen flow, and apart from tha ...  Read More

If female orgasms does early is that true that than the pregnancy chances are very low please answer my question

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No ...  Read More

Is Sexual relationship avoidable during first trimester of pregnancy? And is Rabekind dsr safe in this period?

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Yes avoid sexual intercourse during first trimester. Donot use rabekind dsr during first trimester.... ...  Read More

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