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Is it safe to sleep on my back while pregnant?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: The whole thing about sleeping on your left side is overblown. It really only matters if you have certain medical problems like severe lupus, diabetes, or high blood pressure. If you are otherwise healthy sleep to make yourself comfortable.

Answered 7/28/2020

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Yes: You may sleep in the position that you find comfortable.

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/9/2012

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