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Guardian of 0 children2 years ago

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#AskTheExpert can we sleep on both left side as well as right side from the 5th month of pregnancy? or only the left side sleeping is preferable?

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. You can sleep on both sides and even you can sleep in a straight manner for 15 minutes or so and then turn to your sides. It is not compulsory that you should always sleep on left side onlyWrite Your Answer Here

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ExpertDr Sheetal AggarwalObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. hi mom u can sleep on both side if there r no complication in your pregnancy but preferably u should sleep on left side if u r confotable .. take care

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AparajitaMom of a 9 yr 9 m old boy2 years ago

A. no I think so

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