Is 'Sleeping on the back' dangerous in the third trimester?
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Anna D'Costa
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Sleeping on your back can compress a major vein (the vena cava), reducing blood flow to the heart and the baby. Doctors recommend sleeping on your side (ideally the left side) for better circulation.
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