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I'm 25 weeks pregnant. is it safe to sleep on my side for long periods? i find it more comfortable compared to sleeping on my left side...
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Either side position: The left side position for sleeping is ideal to keep the large uterus from compressing the main blood vessel to the lower body called the aorta and decreasing the blood supply to the placenta/uterus & fetus. The right side is preferable as an alternative to sleeping on your back for the aforementioned reason.
Answered 2/18/2020
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25w pregnant ?'s: Sleeping on one's side should not affect the growing fetus. While asleep, your body will cause you to shift positions without waking you from sleep, and thereby self correct for circulatory issues.
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