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16weeks

Is it normal that when I sleep on my hands or arm it goes numb or tingles I was think because of my blood flow with the pregancy that's why but I just want to be sure
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Happends to me 19w too. I toss AHS turn to get comfy until its time to switch sides
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That always happens to me.. pregnant or not lol and I hate it!  Could very well be due to pregnancy.  Your blood flow is very different while pregnant.  I know with me, everytime I'm pregnant, I brush my teeth and my gums pour blood because of my blood flow/hormones when I'm pregnant.  I always recommend bringing new things that happen during pregnancy up to your doctor, even if it's nothing usually the doctor can explain why something could be happening.
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I am 15 weeks along and also have been getting numbness in my hands/legs/feet. Only when I am laying down or sitting...I am starting to have a hard time getting comfortable when in one position for too long...or sitting in a hard chair...I know it only gets worse from what my friends say. I am a FTM, so all the info I can gather is great :)
Hoping that we can get some experienced ladies to give us some tips. So far I have learned from friends that it's normal during pregnancy...also that there is a side that is "better" to sleep on than the other. I may be wrong, but I was told it's the left side. Supposed to allow for better blood flow throughout the body. Also, I am heading out this weekend to get a pregnancy pillow that Destination Maternity sells, many have suggested it, said it really helps with getting comfortable and sleeping better, also helping circulation...with less pressure points being leaned on.
Wish I could be of more help, that's really all that I have learned about this so far, looking to gain more info though.
Congrats to all of you! :)
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Hopefully someone can give us some info on it and what to do to prevent it
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I've been asking up with numb hands too :/
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