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Sleeping on your back...too soon to be concerned?

So I read somewhere that further along, sleeping on your back can cause cut off of circulation of blood flow to the baby and I am only 11 weeks but when I try and sleep on my back I feel so weird and a sick feeling in my stomach emerges and I have to turn to my side...am I just being paranoid or does anyone know of this being an issue or does anyone else experience the same thing??
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The uterus presses on the Vena cava. It not only decreases circulation to the baby but you as well. If I remember correctly, your not suppose to sleep on your back after 20 weeks. Sleep in the position that is most comfortable for you.
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I have the same problem as well...wen I lay on my back it's uncomfortable & I start to feel sick & like stuff is moving in my belly...I can only sleep on my left side & I think that's the best side to sleep on...u can put pillows to the back of u...dat also helps..
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I believe It's not until the baby is bigger and puts pressure on your nerves, also lying on your left size allows better blood flow to baby.
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Doea anyone know what the week is that they recommend not sleeping on your back.... I try and sleep mostly on my side but I can only get comfortable on my back.
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I feel sick on my back as well.
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When I sleep on my back I only get lower back pains but when I sleep on my side I feel sick
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