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After 2 weeks of normal delivery, still i find it difficult to sleep on my back. the same heaviness as i felt when i was pregnant in 3rd trim. normal?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Depends!: It depends to some extent on your weight loss. A most important factor is whether you are breast feeding. In late trimester, the fetus frequently can diminish vena caval return of blood to the heart. If this is not the case, see your pcp or OB doc!

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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