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My stomach how should i lay on it to go to sleep?

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Dr. Michael Perez answered

Whichever feels ok: if you snore, you may want to lie on your side or face down. otherwise, it does not matter what you prefer for yourself

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/13/2017

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