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A member asked:
Do you have to lie on left hand side, i'm 26 weeks pregnant?
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Pregnancy position: You do not have to lie on your left side but many women find it more comfortable as the baby gets bigger. When you lie on your back the uterus can compress the large blood vessels and make you feel dizzy.
Answered 10/18/2013
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Either side OK: While lying on your left side is optimal for blood flow to the baby, either side is really ok. You just don't want to lie flat on your back because then the baby and your uterus can put undo pressure on your aorta and vena cava (your big blood vessels in your abdomen) and this can affect blood flow both to you and your uterus/baby.
Answered 10/18/2013
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