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How dangerous is sleeping on my back while pregnant?
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More uncomfortable : Sleeping on your back during pregnancy can be very uncomfortable later in pregnancy as the uterus and baby can occlude the vena cava (a large blood vessel in front of the spine) and impede blood return to your heart.
Answered 11/28/2017
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