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Good day is it safe for fetus after 20 weeks for me to sleep with my legs straight instead of bending them?

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Water balloon : The fetus is contained, at 20 weeks, in amniotic fluid (water balloon) and is well cushioned. The position of your legs when sleeping will not alter the fetus' well being.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 8/13/2020

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