HI,

I have a general question. Do you guys feel comfortable sleeping on your back? And if so is it safe? I know the safest bet would be to sleep sidewards but I do tend to get back to sleep on my back so was wondering if it would harm the sack or the baby in any form?
Prashu gunjan replied. I know its a pain to sleep as someone else advices us but sumtimes we can really help it. I would like to suggest u to buy a full body maternity pillow from mother care. it really helped me....hope it works for u.... Sowmee replied. hi i read this so wud like to pass on to u.i also read in another site that its ok to sleep on ur back but only upto 16 weeks.after that it could cause too much discomfort.so if u r within 16 weeks u can.hope this helps.
Correct Sleeping Position

Why do doctors recommend that I sleep on my side. I am not very comfortable that way

Get used to it now, before your belly starts expanding. You wouldn' t be able to turn on it in any case. Although sleeping on your back may be more comfortable to start with, it leads to backaches and haemorrhoids, and inhibits your digestion, breathing and circulation and could cause low blood pressure and hypertension. This is because the entire weight of your uterus, intestines & inferior vena cava is on your back. Whereas, stretching out on your left side, allows maximum flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta, enhances the functioning of the kidneys, which leads to better elimination of waste materials (which in turn would cause oedema). So this should be, technically, the most comfortable position.