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Can laying on my back hurt my baby?

hi alex i am 24 weeks pregnant and am sleeping rarely because of pain in my back the only way i seem to get comfy is lying flat on my back my sister in law said that laying this way can hurt her by pushing the blood to her head little worried sorry for the silly question but can laying on my back hurt my baby? thanks madeleine

Alex ...
Answer: Hi Madeleine,
It is fine to sleep in a position that is comfortable. Sleeping on your back in later pregnancy can make you feel faint as the weight of the baby may press on a large blood vessel. It will not harm the baby.
Best wishes,
Alex
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Answered: 15 Nov 2008

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