laying on back

[smallbby]

okay im no newbie @38weeks today but remind me again one more time. why u cant sleep/lay on your back?

[realnewfiegirl]

I cant sleep unless im on my back .. doc told me that the baby will let u no if somethings wrong .

[Ceri111]

Uterus squashes the main blood vessel, I get so dizzy lying on my back! (For scans ect)

[GeekMom1213]

Yup, ftmomma25 has it right. Baby's weight especially in the late stages can compress major blood vessels which may not make you super uncomfortable but can restrict blood flow (and with it, nutrients and oxygen) to the placenta. At least make sure you're shifted to one side or the other, with a pillow under your hip, if you can't get comfortable on your side.

[ftmomma25]

It also slows blood flow to the baby.

[smallbby]

:) ty

[Tricia0818]

I've always been told the baby can lay on a nerve or something, if you elevate yourself a bit than laying on your back is fine :)