Question 1

is it safe to sleep on my back at 17 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This early in the pregnancy sleeping on your back is not an issue.  This idea comes from patients in labor. When people are in labor and the fetal heart rate goes down wwe can move you to your side to increase blood flow to the placenta and baby. At 17 weeks it is not an issue.

Question 2

i'm 17 weeks pregnant with triplets and go to sleep on my sides but often times wake up on my back and my arms are asleep. is it affecting the babies?

Accepted Answer

No: Try to sleep on your left side, it will keep pressure off your aorta and provide better blood supply to the babies. All the best and I hope all goes well.

Question 3

i am 17 weeks pregnancy, i have been going to pee at late nights now suddenly i don't pee in the night. is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As the uterus moves up with the growing baby, and not press on your urinary bladder as it used to in early pregnancy. You may experience urgency again in late pregnancy when the head of the baby comes down in the pelvis and presses on the bladder, wish you a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby

Question 4

since my 17 weeks pregnancy, i am experiencing a strong vaginal odor and small cream white discharge. is it normal or i should get it checked?

Accepted Answer

Exam and testing: Vaginal discharge requires an examination to determine the cause and treatment. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause and often has a vaginal odor. Vaginal itching can be a sign of a yeast infection. Sometimes vaginal discharge can be a sign of a sexual transmitted infection. Testing is important to determine the treatment and keep you and your partner safe.

Question 5

i'm 17 weeks pregnant. it's 3am, been in bed for 7hrs, but cannot fall asleep because of an extremely sore throat. what can i do at home at this hour to get some sleep?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat pregnant: Elevate head of bed so decreases post nasal drip. Gargle  with salt water ( kills bacteria), 1 tablespoon to 8 oz water ,swish and spit. Gargle with mylanta or  maalox 1-2 teaspoons swish and spit. try tylenol (acetaminophen) (325 mg )follow up in AM with doctor.

Question 6

8 month old wont sleep through the night. feeds about 2 oz every 4 hours. tried co-sleeping, and just a paci. sleeps on back, side or stomach. ?

Accepted Answer

Sleep for baby: Not unusual for an 8 month old to not sleep through the night.  Be patient and let the baby mature.

Question 7

is it dangerous to lie flat on your back when 17 weeks preg? i mostly sleep on my side but i do sleep on my back a lot too.

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous: Ideally, you would not lie directly on your back.  This can lead to a drop in your blood pressure that you will notice because you will get light-headed and dizzy.  If you do find yourself on your back, re-tilt and do not worry.

Question 8

17 weeks pregnant is it safe to go kart race?

Accepted Answer

No: As a new Mom to be, it is imperative to remember that you house a budding new human being and putting that human being at risk for injury is unwise. As OB MD;s, we even strongly advise pregnant women to wear seat belt restraints in their personal vehicles to avoid injury to a fetus, and go karts do not have any restraints in case of accidents.

Question 9

i'm 17 weeks pregnant. when i lie down on my back left part of my bump is bigger. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

: It is likely that it is not abnormal because it is where the head of the baby may be showing the most, or the uterus may have shifted more to the left side. It is important to continue with prenatal care.

Question 10

i'm 17 weeks pregnant and started bleeding brown and my back is cramming is this anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Bleeding can be occurring for a number if reasons including recent intercourse. The fact that it is brown means that it is old and not active bleeding. Should it become red contacting your provider is a smart move.

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Is it safe to sleep on my back at 17 weeks pregnant

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Is it safe to sleep on my back at 17 weeks pregnant?

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I'm 17 weeks pregnant with triplets and go to sleep on my sides but often times wake up on my back and my arms are asleep. is it affecting the babies?

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I am 17 weeks pregnancy, i have been going to pee at late nights now suddenly i don't pee in the night. is this normal ?

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Since my 17 weeks pregnancy, i am experiencing a strong vaginal odor and small cream white discharge. is it normal or i should get it checked?

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I'm 17 weeks pregnant. it's 3am, been in bed for 7hrs, but cannot fall asleep because of an extremely sore throat. what can i do at home at this hour to get some sleep?

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8 month old wont sleep through the night. feeds about 2 oz every 4 hours. tried co-sleeping, and just a paci. sleeps on back, side or stomach. ?

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Is it dangerous to lie flat on your back when 17 weeks preg? i mostly sleep on my side but i do sleep on my back a lot too.

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17 weeks pregnant is it safe to go kart race?

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I'm 17 weeks pregnant. when i lie down on my back left part of my bump is bigger. is that normal?

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I'm 17 weeks pregnant and started bleeding brown and my back is cramming is this anything to worry about?

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