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Is it dangerous for me to sleep on my stomach during pregnancy?

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Dr. Christina Han answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Hard to hurt baby: During the first trimester, it's not dangerous. As you enter 2nd and 3rd trimesters, you won't want to sleep on your stomach given it's size. Many women find it helpful to have multiple pillows positioned strategically around their body, or a pregnancy pillow, to help get comfortable.

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Answered 9/14/2015

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