I am 37 wks is laying on my tummy going to harm my baby ?

Question

i've heard that it isnt good for my baby but some other people say it wont hurt the baby like about 3 wks ago and b4 that it would hurt if i did but now it's actually more comfortable also i have been having BAD upper back and shoulder pain tylenol doesnt help neither does a heating pad any suggestions?

Answer 1

I don't know how laying on your belly can be comfy at all, but if it works for you then go for it. It won't harm the baby, they say being right on your back is bad though. And for your pain I would try a cool shower. That's about the only thing that helps with my back pain. Good luck.

Answer 2

It is said that it will cut off the oxygen supply for the baby so I wouldn't do it, it should be pretty uncomfortable to do anyway. Maybe have your baby's dad rub your back or go for a massage other than that, that's about all you can do.  

Answer 3

do what most comfortable for you.

Answer 4

if you can possible lay on your stomach go for it, if its not hurting you its ok its not hurting the baby

Answer 5

I have read that after 15 or 16 weeks along you shouldn't lie on your stomach or back. For optimal blood flow to the fetus you should lie on your left side. I have heard that using a body pillow can make lying your your side more comfortable. I'm pregnant as well and also a chronic belly sleeper. I started to train myself to sleep on my side as soon as I found out I was pregnant because i knew it'd be really hard for me!

I think the back rub is also a great idea. Maybe you can treat yourself to a message!  

Answer 6

IT shouldnt hurt!!!!!

Answer 7

I have always been told that lying on your back is not good and you belly is alright as long as it is comfortable although I don't know how you could be at 37 weeks:)

Answer 8

Laying on your stomach can put the baby in a position that he/she can lay on vital blood vessels causing an oxygen decrease. Laying on your sides is safer, and try using lots of pillows to make yourself comfortable. The further you get into you pregnancy, the more aches and pains you'll have. Don't worry, though. In a couple weeks, you'll have that baby, and your ailments will cease.

Answer 9

I do not know how that could be comfortable but it can do no harm. My mother slept on her stomach when she was pregnant. Do what is comfortable for you.

Answer 10

I am a day short of 36 weeks and i find sometimes that laying on my belly is more comfortable, honestly i dont know how. But i asked my doc if this was ok and he said that i would be uncomfortable and have to move before i could ever hurt that babies.  So if its what works, go for it. God knows its so hard to get comfortable these Days!! I have been having bad lower back pain and nothing helps, so sorry i cant help you with that one!

Just think your almost done, your baby will be here soon and we can start getting comfy again!!!

Answer 11

Although there's no real harm in sleeping on your right side, lying on your left side is actually good for you and your baby: It improves the flow of blood and nutrients to the placenta and it helps your kidneys efficiently eliminate waste products and fluids from your body. That, in turn, reduces swelling in your ankles, feet, and hands. If you train yourself to sleep on your left side early on, you'll have an easier time falling asleep when your belly is bulging later.

During the second half of pregnancy, avoid sleeping on your back, a position that puts the full weight of your uterus on your spine, back muscles, intestines, and the inferior vena cava (the vein that transports blood from your lower body to the heart). Back-sleeping can also put you at risk for backaches and hemorrhoids, inefficient digestion, and impaired breathing and circulation. Lying on your back in the second and third trimester can also cause changes in blood pressure. For some women, it can cause a drop in blood pressure that can make them feel dizzy; for others, it can cause an unwanted increase in blood pressure.

While sleeping on your side (especially the left side) is most commonly recommended, you can also sleep safely on your stomach. The issue of sleep safety during pregnancy generally focuses on optimal blood flow and nutrient supply to the placenta and the fetus. A main concern is the weight of your enlarging uterus pushing down directly on the large veins that return blood to your heart. The most notable effects occur when women lie flat on their back. If you experience such problems as shortness of breath or heartburn, especially in the third trimester, propping yourself up with pillows may be helpful. Remember: Comfort is important, too!

nikita