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Is it unsafe to sleep on stomach
I am 9 weeks pregnant. Is it unsafe to sleep on stomach during pregnancy. I will be feeling bloating often, feel like gas stuck in stomach. Sleeping on stomach makes me feel better. Is it unsafe to sleep like this during pregnancy?
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At 9 weeks of pregnancy it makes no difference. As the pregnancy advances (about 18-20 weeks) you may feel a little discomfort while sleeping on your abdomen . Then you can adjust your sleeping position.
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Mostly prefer left lateral position
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Regarding bloating , kindly consult for treatment plan
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Avoid spicy food
Plenty of oral fluids
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
No it is not unsafe
for the gas avoid fried and spicy food
have small frequen meals
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Left lateral position is preferable after 3 months of pregnancy.
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