When do I stop laying on my back?

[Curlygirly]

I'd say 20 weeks forsure. OMG I miss those days (fave position in bed laying on my back

[alish]

i still lay on my back and im 23 weeks?? i cannot lay on my back on the floor anymore but in bed no worries.. im more of a tummy sleeper though

[Ngala]

Cheers for the responses I thought that it was some time around 20 wks but I will do what my body is comfortable with.


Shanti - I know!! It has gone quickly but it doesnt feel like it has And YOU are about to have your baby!!

[[M]umma[M]ia]

I have my days.. some days i can, some days i cant. Though from about 20 weeks when I layed flat on my back I would get pins and needles in my feet, so im guessing it really does slow/stop the blood flow to the botton half of your body..

If i lay on my back for more than a minute or so now..my lower back kills. So yeah... just trying to say I think your body will tell you when its not ok.

[luna moth]

Our hospy physios said 16 weeks. But I was told this at 32 weeks I kind of vaguely knew about it, but went with the "if I'm comfortable" thing. Then at 32 weeks my DH knew about it too, and wouldn't let me do it anymore I was comfortable on my back right up to 40 weeks. Huh.

For exercise though, I'd cruise around on the safe side of things.

[PumpkinZulu]

My midwife says there is no reason to not lay on your back so long as you are comfy, and that that advice is a little old fashioned. I still lay comfortably on my back at 36 weeks, I've never had any dizziness or anything like that. In fact, the only time I have had issues has been a few times on my side, but generally I can lie however I want. I love not having to worry about how to lie (except I WISH I could still get onto my stomach!! ) AS long as you are comfy you'll be fine, your body will let you know pretty fast if it's affecting you.

[UntoldAngel]

What PZ said... I would think that given you are only going to be lying on your back for 3-4mins at a time, it shouldn't be too much of an issue unless it causes dizziness, pins and needles etc... BUT I would also consider getting back up again - you won't be able to pull yourself straight up, and rolling off the step might not be that easy from a flat position
Go with what your body tells you hun, it will know what it can and can't do. Another option would be to see if there is an instructor at the gym that is qualified or knowledgable in pregnancy exercise and ask them for their recommendation.

Well done on going to the gym!