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Im pregnant and when i lie on my back my abdomen feels heavy is that normal?

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Dr. Andrew Blazar answered

Probably: If yoyu are 20 weeks or more, it is best to lie on your left side, so that your enlarged uterus does not interfere with blood flow

Answered 5/16/2015

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