Is it okay to sleep on my stomach while pregnant

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Everyone has different preferences when it comes to what position they like to sleep in and it sounds like you might like to sleep on your stomach but you're 16 weeks along and wondering if that's okay or not. At this point in pregnancy it wouldn't be a good idea to sleep on your stomach. You can sleep flat on your back until you're about 20 weeks along but at that point you should always sleep on your side. The weight of the growing baby and uterus will compress your main arteries and veins and if you lay flat on your back that will cause your blood pressure to drop. Your blood pressure has everything to do with circulation, of course, through your body and also to the baby. You may feel a little bit nauseous or dizzy if you're on your back too long and it can affect blood flow to your baby. Again, it's always best for you to lay on your side. To help you be more comfortable especially if this isn't a natural position for you, get a firm pillow or roll up a blanket and prop yourself to the side by putting it underneath your back hip. That will leave your belly kind of hanging in mid-air so it's more comfortable if you get another firm pillow or rolled up blanket and put it underneath your belly on the other side. You can sleep all the way on your side if you prefer rather than just being tilted and put a pillow in between your legs and underneath your belly and you'll probably find that that too is comfortable. If you have more questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at / intermountainmoms and recommend us to your friends and family too.

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