lying on your back

Heard that its best to lie on your side while sleeping but wht if at times you still prefer to lie on your back? Apart frm hurting your back, what other health factors can it lead to?

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I share the same concerns as you. Throughout the night, I found it hard to just sleep on the side. So I find myself on my back sometimes. But you will most likely feel a bit of aching and discomfort and switch again. Read that downside to sleeping on back for the little one is that there will be decrease in blood flow.

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TapFluencer

When you're pregnant you mean? You'll wake up right after because it feels uncomfortable. It won't lead to any complications

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I actually do to lie on my back until about 3rd tri. wake up after awhile due to backache

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It is found to have increased risk of stillborn

Super Mum

You will not lie on your back for long as it's uncomfortable.