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why cant i breathe when...

Why can't I breathe when I lay on my back I'm always laying well trying to lay on my back but I always find myself not being able to breathe and always wondered why? I'm gonna be 32 weeks soon by the way
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Thank you ladies for your responses!:)
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The baby will be fine as long as you dont do it 24/7. Occasionally isnt too bad, im guilty of it as well. Its hard to only lay on your sides. But as long as you dont lay there for hours.
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7802502 tn?1394829639
Sleep at an incline ..that way you can be on your back and the baby should stay a little lower...I do.org more for my acid reflux but the incline helps with breathing...31+4 with #2 btw
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2170635 tn?1357911686
Happens to me I can only get comfy on my back but it's hard to breath so there I am twisting from side to side I'm 33w I just wish for one relaxing comfy night before baby is due
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Omg why have I never heard this! Ah.. Now I know well is my baby most likely ok?
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The baby is squishing your lungs and it cuts off oxygen to both you and the baby. Its preferred to lay on your side. (Left) is more preferred.
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