i'm 14 weeks. And I am a stomach
sleeper, which I know will not last long.
Anyhow, I have read that sleeping on your
left side allows more blood flow and
oxygen to the fetus. But, i've noticed
that when i'm not sleeping on my stomach
i'm sleeping on my right side.
Do you think this will have a serious
effect on the baby?
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annarella
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Posts: 117 Location: italy
Posted: 09-15-05 10:55am
I don't think u should worry, I read about
the sleeping positiions too, and I think
its just a guideline, i've been trying to
sleep on my left side (i'm 13+3), and I
manage it most nights, but lately i've
been finding it more comfortable to sleep
on my back, which they say isn't good. I
think it shouldn't make a difference.
My sister in law with her first baby, had
such a smooth pregnancy that she managed
to sleep on her stomach (or as close to be
sleeping her stomach as was possible) even
on the night before giving birth!!!, and
her baby was absolutely fine!!
Hope this helps
xxxx
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angel6932
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 788 Location: US
Good Luck Posted: 09-15-05 10:57am
No that is the way I sleep to. My baby is
on my right side and so that is the side
that is most confertable to me also. The
only thing is dont sleep on your back you
can up till you are 5months pregnant. But
be carful I know what do dr expect us to
do wake up every second and see how were
sleeping. Trust me you need to sleep
however is confertable to you right now bc
pretty soon if your like me you wont be
getting that much sleep. I am 36 weeks
pregnant so you still have a ways to go.
Good luck
try getting a seat pillow its a pillow
that has arms. That is what I have been
using.
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Lisa-Lisa
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 35
Thanks! Posted: 09-15-05 11:20am
Thanks for the quick response. I didn't
think it would have that much effect on
the fetus, but was questioning it and
thought I would get lucky with a few
responses.
So thank you for responding. I feel more
comfortable now and will get as much rest
as I can, in any position most
comfortable.
Thanks, guys!
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 09-15-05 11:20am
Yes "they" say to sleep on your left side
for better blood flow becasue there are
certain nerves on your right side and back
that can get f-ed up if you sleep that
way. I slept on both sides though. But
if ever you don't feel a lot of movement
or something once you are further along,
the docs/nurses will tell you to drink
something cold and then lay on your left
side.
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angel6932
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 788 Location: US
? Posted: 09-15-05 11:34am
Yeah that is what happend to me too. I
have however messed up that nerve and so
now I have a hard time sleeping on my left
though. Its ok though it will all be over
soon hopefully I can sleep on that side
again.
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Lozza
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 9 Location: Sydney
Sleeping On Your Side Posted: 09-16-05 01:50am
I've noticed that the hip area gets really
sore after sleeping your side. Is this
because of the nerves in that area or is
it because your hips hare taking all the
weight and it's not properly distributed.
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verypregnant
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Posts: 76 Location: Maryland
Posted: 09-16-05 03:29am
Anytime I get sore anywhere now its just
from my body stretching. I dont think its
a serious problem or anything like that.
Its just more weight on that one side
thats ur bodys trying to hold.
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angel6932
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 788 Location: US
Normal Posted: 09-16-05 09:29am
Yeah it is normal trust me you get very
sore expedially towards the end.
