Stomach sleeping, is it safe?

[victoria1987]

This may be a silly question but I am paranoid I guess. I am a stomach sleeper and I realise that I will need to find another way to sleep once I get further along but is it safe to sleep on my tummy until it becomes uncomfortable later on?

Another factor is that I have had terrible acid reflux since about 10 dpo and the only thing that helps is laying flat on my belly, is this safe?

 

[Claudia83]

Yes, it is safe. Your body will tell you when it is uncomfortable. I am a stomach sleeper and am still waking up on my tummy most of the time. With my son, I would get a sore belly if I tried to lay on my belly, so your body will let you know when it's time to stop.

 

[Karigan]

Yup, you're fine. I bought a body pillow and cuddle into that so that it feels like I'm still on my stomach without the pressure.

 

[MissingBubs]

Yeah you're fine. I'm still waking up on my tummy. I'm about to buy a maternity pillow in preparation for when it becomes uncomfy. They are fabulous and I used my last one long after DD was born. So much so I had to throw it away!!!! Oops. Would definitely recommend.

 

[StaceyKor]

I slept on my tummy til around 25 wks with DD. Your body tells you when to avoid it, it becomes uncomfortable. Sleep however you are comfiest till then x

 

[baileybubs]

I agree your body will tell you when to stop, carry on whilst its comfy. Last time I tried to "train" myself to sleep on my side from early on coz I read somewhere that was a good idea but it just meant I was uncomfortable for longer!! Baby wont get squished dont worry!

On a side note Stacey love your daughters name

 

[beagleowner]

I slept on my stomach until about 4 - 5 months in when my daughter would kick at the bed if I slept even remotely on my stomach.