I'm 18 weeks pregnant, if sleep on back I feel shortness in breath also I feel abdomen muscles are getting pulled. why so?

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ExpertDr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. try to sleep in side position.. as baby grows...it may push your diaphragm and results in difficulty breathing.. still its better to consult your gynaecologist for routine check up and do as advised

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