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What Does Discomfort On The Left Side While Sleeping Indicate During Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 11 Oct 2017

Question: Hi, am in my 8th month
I know it if good to sleep on left side but from past few days i am not able to sleep at all on left side. Only on right side I am finding comfort and is able to sleep.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can sleep on right side.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting me about your health care .
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
We usually prefer to sleep in left lateral position because foetal circulation is better in this position.
But if you are comfortable in right lateral position you can sleep in this position.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you.

But can i sleep entire night only on right side? will it affect my baby?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
You are always welcome.
Yes,you can sleep whole the night in right lateral position, if possible change the position in between.
But whatever comfortable for you do it,there is no harm to your baby.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (34 minutes later)

Thank you XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
You are most welcome and we are always here to help you.
Enjoy your happy and safe motherhood.
Good luck.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana