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If you sleep in a fetal position do you grow taller?
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Fetal position: If you sleep in a fetal position you may have various pains when you awake but are no more likely to be taller than if you sleep stretched out.
Answered 9/29/2013
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Sleeping in the: Fetal position will in no way enhance growth. It is likely that you have already achieved your maximum height.
Answered 4/17/2016
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