Lying down on back

Is lying down/ half sitting up on your back is that okay to do at 24+2 weeks for a few hours (not when sleeping) or does it have to be on your side?

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If you are propped up and not completely flat, I believe that is ok. It's if you are totally flat, then full weight of the uterus is on top of an important blood vessel.

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using a couple pillows but thank you :)

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I think they changed the nhs guidance to say ok up to 28 weeks? It used to be earlier..

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https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/tiredness/#:~:text=Bump%2Dfriendly%20sleep%20positions,and%20oxygen%20to%20the%20baby.

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Then from 28/30 weeks as well as risks sleeping on back it’s also about getting baby in a good position. E.g not slouching back on sofa to watch tv - trying to sit on birth ball with hips above knees instead. Or side lying if need a rest

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