Sleeping on back ?

No

There are risks but I slept on my back I just made sure I didn’t sleep on my back all night long.

I have the same problem. I asked my ob this exact question yesterday. She told me to put a pillow under my hip/back on 1 side. So you are elevated and then it's ok to be on your back.

Ugh thank God!!!! I didn’t sleep at all last night. I tossed & turned all night literally.. every hour I was so angry I just cried 🤣🤣 I had knee surgery in feb 2020.. & my whole leg goes numb af lollll I can’t straighten it out since it’s stuck bent so it makes me claustrophobic enough anyway as is more the less trying to sleep some weird ass way

I didn’t cuz it hurt me, but I did allow it in tburg at the hospital to try to keep her in long as I could. But I never did it at home. It just hurts too much which to me means it’s bad🤷🏽‍♀️

When I was pregnant I had to sleep on my side because my back would hurt because my baby was a back baby and I couldn't sleep on my tummy

My specialist said I can lay on my back for as long as I want lol unless I feel like I’m going to pass out

Get a pregnancy pillow. It should do the trick.

Sleeping on your back is ok as long as you don’t sleep on your back all night. And let’s be honest, when you’re pregnant no one position is ever comfy for very long soooo ;)

I bought a pregnancy pillow because I just couldn’t stay on my side through the night and it’s been amazing! If you’re worried about it (like I was) it’s deffo worth getting one xx

I couldn't breathe when I tried sleeping on my back

I was told by my doctor to really not worry until third trimester - I was panicking at week 12! But like other ladies have said - you will feel dizzy, lightheaded and wake up before anything happens to the baby and can roll over. I think some info out there is really unclear and scares women into thinking you’re on your back for a moment something bad will happen!

I just invested in a boppy wedge pillow because I toss and turn like no other & sleeping on my sides KILLS my hips 😩 try investing in one to ease the weight on your legs, hips, etc.

I went into hospital the other day with reduced movements and also said about my hips going numb when I lie on my side and I can’t lie on my back excuses of what every one says , she said the resaon we Advise not sleep on your back as it put pressure on (something she named I can’t remember ) which restricts blood flow which can make the mum dizzy, so I don’t think it affects baby just mum , so along as you wait a bit before you get up to ensure you don’t fall due to being dizzy you’ll be fine! X

As a loss mum, the replies to this post frighten me. Sleeping on your back in the third trimester heightens the risk of stillbirth. There are well publicised studies on this, most notably from Tommy’s, here is a link to more info: https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/sleep-side-pregnancy-campaign

I do love apps like this for the social networking thing but ladies please do your research instead of giving ill informed advice.

At 35 weeks I had a routine ultrasound and at one point there was a drop of fetal heart below the normal range. I went to the hospital to do a NST and everything was fine with the baby. My OB the likely reason for the drop was because I was on my back for a long period of time during the ultrasound. I definitely advise laying on your side. Your left side provides even better flow of the vena cava and ensured your baby is getting optimal levels of blood flow. I used two pregnancy pillows and got a firm mattress which was the most helpful.

It's very dangerous to sleep on you back from 20 weeks, the pressure of the weight of baby presses on to the vena cava, which is baby's main bloody supply. This in turn has massively been associated with stillbirth and SIDS. Get a pregnancy pillow they do help.

Good vibes only ladies !!!! 😎😎😎

I slept on my back and I had no issues... my doctor said as long as I don’t feel any pressure

Not true. I slept on my back. Most of my pregnancy

I slept on my back through the entire pregnancy 🤷🏻‍♀️

I lay on my back occasionally. My doctor told me I was fine because it’s almost impossible to not toss and turn in your sleep (almost is the key word). I told my doctor that when I sleep on my sides too much, my hips go numb and I start to bruise. I’ve woken up on my back and I’m 33 weeks and my baby is perfectly healthy. He’s doing just fine. My doctor also said your body will KNOW when to tell you to get off your back if that makes any sense. But she saw it not being an issue. Everyone will have their own opinions on it. The only person you should listen to is your doctor. And mine told me I was fine. So I occasionally sleep on my back when my hips start to hurt. I just don’t let my belly button point straight up and the ceiling. I lay kinda turned on my back if that makes any sense lol

You Can sleep on your back just after a certain point it gets really uncomfortable for you because the baby will be putting more pressure and it feels like you're suffocating. Your best bet is one of those amazing pregnancy pillows that look like a giant noodle. I used to love sleeping on my stomach so it was a major struggle

Hi thank you for being so firm with this. I always make a point to fall asleep on my side, but I will then wake up in the middle of the night on my back, and it feels like I’ve been in a really deep sleep on my back. I always worry as sometimes it takes a few minutes to feel the baby again. 😥 I’m 27 weeks