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28 weeks pregnant, i can't sleep on my left side for long time as it pains me a lot. sometime i sleep on my right side. am i harming my baby? pls help
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No harm: Sleep on either side and dont worry. You dont even have to be on the side. Place a pillow under your bottom to get a tilt. Scientifically left is the answer, but either side is fine.
Answered 7/31/2013
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