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I'm 8wks pregnant, can i lay on my back when sleeping?
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Yes: There is no risk at this point to laying on your back while sleeping. This only becomes a problem when you are further along and the baby could press on your blood vessels . But in reality this is not much of a problem, we all move around so much in our sleep that you can't avoid sleeping on your back. Discuss this with your OB at your next visit.
Answered 6/10/2014
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