Can i lie on my back during pregnancy?

Question

I always slept on my back before but now in second tri ive read its not good. Problem is i find it hard to sleep on side, keep rolling back. Is lying on back really a problem and from which month?

Asha Patil · Answer

My doctor told me lying flat on the back is fine in early pregnancy, but from the second trimester onwards its better to sleep on your side, preferably the left. The back position can press a big blood vessel later on. Side sleeping with a pillow between knees is comfiest.

Anusha Pradhan · Answer

I keep waking up on my back and then panic that I harmed the baby. Does that happen to others too? Im trying so hard to stay on my side.

Arpitha Chaturvedi · Answer

Side sleeping is best from second trimester, left side ideally.

Bhagya Singh · Answer

Early on no issue yaar, but as the bump grows switch to your side. If you wake up on your back dont panic, just turn over. A pregnancy pillow was a lifesaver for me.