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Can someone tell me if sleeping on your stomach is an unhealthy habit?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many people: Sleep comfortably on their stomachs with no untoward effects.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/19/2015

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