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When your pregnant is it safe to sleep on your back, belly, side?when should i stop sleeping on my back, belly, side?
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Safe : Most books recommend avoiding sleeping on your back in the third trimester. Many think this is not even necessary as traditionally avoiding bring on your back in a maneuver used to relieve fetal heart rate abnormalities when someone is in labor.
Answered 5/31/2013
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