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hard time sleeping

Hi so my question is I sleep on my stomach because it feels most comfortable.  However im only 6weeks along and dnt know if its safe or ok?  I read sleeping on the left side is better but I can do that hurts my arm to much. Suggestions?
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I'm 31 weeks and still sleep on my stomach. I've slept on my stomach with all 3 other pregnancies as well the whole time.
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My doc said as long as you're comfortable, sleep however you want. I'm 21 weeks and still sleep on my stomach. A couple weeks ago I got a body pillow and put it on one side under my belly a little and bend my leg out over the pillow. Most comfortable position ever. For me anyway and it makes it Where there's hardly any weight on my stomach which makes me feel better.
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I'm also 17 weeks and the only way I'm comfortable is on my stomach. I try to wedge a pillow under one side to at least take some of the pressure off my stomach. I'm also wondering if it's bad for the baby at this point.
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Im 17weeks with a pregnant belly and I still sometimes manage to lay on my front... sometimes it feels like im laying on a balloon but its not uncomfortable or painful so im gonna enjoy it while I still can.
At 6weeks ur little bean is still tucked away down in ur pelvis so absolutely fine. :)
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With my first pregnancy, I slept on my stomach until I was 16 weeks preg.  I stopped at 16 weeks because that is when I started feeling her kick while laying down.  But with my next 3 pregnancies I was never comfortable on my stomach.  In short, sleep however you're comfortable. If you are comfortable,  then ur baby is likely comfortable
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I think as long as you are comfortable its ok. You can check with your Dr. I sleep on my stomach and I'm 13 weeks, but only when its comfortable
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