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Can you hurt baby in early pregnancy by sleeping on side on hard floor?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It will not harm: Your baby, but you may feel uncomfortable.

Dr Lavi and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/15/2015

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