A 36-year-old member asked:
When do i need to stop sleeping on my back?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Fleishmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
At term and in labor: It is better to sleep on your side late in the third trimester and when you are in labor.
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 42 years experience
You do not: If you are comfortable and sleeping well, no need to change position.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Why does my heart stop beating for a while sometimes when i sleep on my back?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeremiah Gellesanswered
Cardiology 56 years experience
Subjective?: If this is really happening then you may have some degree of sleep apnea. You need to get a cardiac monitor while asleep. A mobile cardiac outpatient telemetry monitor is good. You also need a sleep study. This work-up should be performed under your physician's supervision.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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