your ok on your back til you feel strange...

[pink mummy]

wow - I knew there was a reason why you shouldnt lie on your back but most of the time that is where I am most comfy so I am always on my back...maybe I should stop lying on my back all the time...might not be doing baby too good...

[satya]

My OB told me not to do it at all after 20 weeks and to lie on my left side if possible. I did this and I never once felt dizzy during my pregnancy.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

i second was Liz said.. ur body will sort of tell u to get off ur back when it needs to. our bodies are wonderful things really.

[runnermum]

I agree - now in my 26th week, I still often sleep on my back with no ill feelings at all, and did so with my first bub. i was also told you will know when it is time IF AT ALL. I continue to do light weights and exercises on the swiss ball on my back and feel absolultely fine. It is when I am lying on a hard surface (like on a yoga mat in class) that it feels BETTER on my side, but I have never felt dizzy or sick.

hope that helps - listen to YOUR body! everyone is different.

[Arcadia]

Another back-sleeper here. Its weird but it was actually more uncomfy on my back at about 20 weeks. Now the baby is positioned differently, i much prefer it.

I try and roll on my side when I can, but I always wake up on my back...it feels so nice to really relax down and release the shoulders.

Don't worry unless there's a reason (such as dizziness). You're the best expert for your body!