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Re: Contractions caused by sleeping on side?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:20:25 -0600 (CST)


At Sun, 30 Dec 2001, Christine wrote: >
>Hi, I'm 27wks preg. Recently when I sleep on my sides I experience
>sharp pains in my uterus and back. When I flip to my back my uterus is
>like a hard ball. After remaining on my back for a minute the ball
>relaxes and the pain subsides. This happens everytime I lay on my sides
>now.
>
>I've been told it's not safe to sleep on your back during the 3rd
>trimester.
>
>2 questions: 1. Do you know if these are contractions that I am
>experiencing from laying on my side and

You doctor will need to examine you at the time you feel it to be sure and answer this for you.

>2. should I sleep on my back or
>continue to sleep on my sides?

If your doctor determines that it's safe to sleep on your side, that would be preferable.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

>
>Thanks for any advice.
>
>--
>Christine
>
>--
>Christine
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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