HOW important is it to sleep on your left side? - Page 2

punkrockmama · Apr 7th, 2012, 10:22 AM

I was told that left or right was fine, just stay off my back as much as I can unless I'm propped up (by taking all the pillows :P)

Charlee · Apr 7th, 2012, 10:41 AM

When I got to around 14-15 weeks, I would wake up on my back and I would wake up gasping for breath, I guess baby didn't like it, I always fall asleep on my right side but wake up on left/right.

armywife11 · Apr 7th, 2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlee

When I got to around 14-15 weeks, I would wake up on my back and I would wake up gasping for breath, I guess baby didn't like it, I always fall asleep on my right side but wake up on left/right.

I really think you body knows what works. I mean a while back they didn't have baby books and internet and experienced doctors who told you all this and clearly they made it ok.

dinkykitten · Apr 7th, 2012, 10:56 AM

I can see the point to them saying this, but it always seems a little pointless.

I mean, even if I fall asleep on my left side whats to say I wont turn in my sleep? Surely we cant be expected to be aware of which way we lie when we're not awake?

ms.hope · Apr 7th, 2012, 12:08 PM

I alternate, between right and left side. My Dr. said your body will make u want to move when you are on one side too long and not to stress over it as sleep in general is far more important than which side I am on.

Beautygirl73 · Apr 7th, 2012, 12:46 PM

I mentioned this to both my midwife and gp and they both looked at me as if I was mad ,

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punkrockmama Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta. Canada Posts: 393	I was told that left or right was fine, just stay off my back as much as I can unless I'm propped up (by taking all the pillows :P)

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Apr 7th, 2012, 10:41 AM	#12
Charlee Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North East Posts: 708	When I got to around 14-15 weeks, I would wake up on my back and I would wake up gasping for breath, I guess baby didn't like it, I always fall asleep on my right side but wake up on left/right.

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Apr 7th, 2012, 10:56 AM	#14
dinkykitten Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cwmcarn, South Wales Posts: 197	I can see the point to them saying this, but it always seems a little pointless. I mean, even if I fall asleep on my left side whats to say I wont turn in my sleep? Surely we cant be expected to be aware of which way we lie when we're not awake?

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Apr 7th, 2012, 12:08 PM	#15
ms.hope Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: toronto, Canada Posts: 1,164	I alternate, between right and left side. My Dr. said your body will make u want to move when you are on one side too long and not to stress over it as sleep in general is far more important than which side I am on.

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Apr 7th, 2012, 12:46 PM	#16
Beautygirl73 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 113	I mentioned this to both my midwife and gp and they both looked at me as if I was mad ,

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