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Why is it better to sleep on the left side instead of the right during pregnancy? and what are the effects of sleeping on the right side?

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Either side okay: When you lay on your back during the second half of pregnancy, the uterus itself will impede blood flow back to your heart causing a drop in your blood pressure. You might notice that in this position you will feel dizzy and light-headed. A tilt to the right or the left is adequate to avoid this effect.

Answered 3/17/2014

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