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28 weeks pregnant and i like and am comfortable to sleep on my back. is it ok? i've read that pregnant ladies should not sleep on back.
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You should be fine: until that belly pushes up and stifles your diaphragm. Most women then automatically switch to side sleeping with a big body pillow in between the legs. But until then you are welcome to do whatever is comfortable for you. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.
Answered 1/30/2017
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