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Can I sleep on my stomach?

I'm 11 weeks and before I got pregnant I always slept on my tummy. Is it safe to still sleep on my stomach?
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I sleep on my stomach sometimes and I'm 35wks...my son is fine...I've never asked my doctor but my son is big enough that if I felt I was squishing him then I'd know.
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My doc always told me sleep however you're comfortable I've slept on my stomach the whole time with all my pregnancies including this one I'm 34w now and there's no problem so idk
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Thanks ladies!
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My doctor said the only position I can't sleep in is on my stomach. I'm 21 weeks. I asked her today if it was okay to sleep on my back because I try to wedge a body pillow under my back and under my belly. But every morning I wake up on my back and was kinda worried because everyone has told me sleeping on your left side is the best for the baby! Well my doc says different and I'm so excited about it!
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The baby is the boss of u for now. he /she will decide which sleeping position is comfy.i believe it's safe as lpng u feel fine and comfortable
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I slept on my stomach until 20 weeks.  Then baby would start to kick a little like s/he was telling me to turn over lol plus that's when it became uncomfortable for me.  I'm also a stomach sleeper but, now I will have to buy a body pillow to get comfortable!
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I slept fully on my stomach until about 16 weeks. I'm 21 weeks now and its uncomfortable. I still sleep on my side with my knee out so kind of on my belly but at an angle. Its safe. Baby is protected.
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I've read you can sleep on your stomach and back till 20 weeks
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