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Why does lying on my left side, immediately and completely, relieve my pregnancy back?

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Dr. Miriam Sivkin answered

It does not: Back pain in pregnancy is not always completely relieved with left sided rest. Left sided rest does help by decreasing pressure on your back.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 6/11/2015

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