Now that the belly is growing in my 5th month, things are getting a bit uncomfortable. We just want to stay comfortable without any worry. Thoda shy to ask but how did u all manage?
I was so panicked that any position would hurt the baby, but then I found out that side-lying is totally safe. It felt very comfortable and normal once we tried it, so don't worry at all.
Just make sure you are comfortable and not putting any pressure on your belly to avoid any sudden medical emergencies or extra scan costs. Spooning or side-lying positions are the safest and cost nothing to try.
I had a normal delivery and we were active throughout using comfortable positions like side-lying. It's totally safe as long as your pregnancy is low-risk and you feel good.
My doctor told me that the 'woman on top' or 'side-lying spooning' positions are best because they allow you to control the depth and avoid tummy pressure. Always listen to your body and stop if you feel any discomfort.
Because of my thyroid, I kept regular doctor follow-ups and always asked my doctor about safe activities. They advised side-lying positions to avoid any abdominal strain, which worked great for us.