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A member asked:
Hey... i have a question.. why does everyone say not to lay on your back when pregnant reason i ask is because i'm 24w should i be worried?
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Probably a myth...: Normal pregnant women, or any woman, may sleep in whichever position she finds comfortable. Getting a good night's sleep is important, regardless of whether one is pregnant or not. All over the internet, people post "advice" (but without "proof") about pregnancy sleep positions, but one can read about some actual research results at: http://www.jogc.com/abstracts/full/200710_Commentary_1.pdf
Answered 7/23/2015
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