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Is Movement While Sleeping During Pregnancy Safe?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: Hi Doctor,

I am 22 weeks 4 days pregnant. Is it safe to shift from right ti left and vice versa when i am sleeping. Normally people say that we should not suddenly turn from one side to another,it is not safe for baby as umbilical cord can go around neck.

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XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
not correct

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX welcome again. Thanks for writing in with your health query. Actually, during pregnancy every movement should be subtle and not in a hurry. It is a myth that turning from this side to other side quickly can cause cord around the neck.Baby moves with in the uterus even when we are still. So relax.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (47 minutes later)
Thanks Doctor
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome dear.
In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Movement While Sleeping During Pregnancy Safe?

Brief Answer: not correct Detailed Answer: Hello Mrs XXXXXXX welcome again. Thanks for writing in with your health query. Actually, during pregnancy every movement should be subtle and not in a hurry. It is a myth that turning from this side to other side quickly can cause cord around the neck.Baby moves with in the uterus even when we are still. So relax.