Is it okay to lay on my back during pregnancy?

Is it okay to lay on my back while pregnant? It depends.
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Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms:
👉🏼increase in heart rate
👉🏼drop in blood pressure
👉🏼weakness
👉🏼lightheadedness
👉🏼nausea or even fainting
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Supine hypotensive syndrome, occurs when the inferior vena cava is blocked limiting blood flow. Up to 11% of pregnant people will experience this and it’s most common during the 2nd & 3rd trimester as belly grows. 
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So like everything else in pregnancy this varies from person to person. It is important that you’re aware of the symptoms that way you can identify it if it occurs. 
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👉🏼Here’s what you can do: If you are uncomfortable on your back or feel some of the symptoms above, laying on your side or even propping yourself up with pillows can make all the difference. 
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This also applies to exercises on your back, so it’s always a good idea to have pillows handy during your workout and adjust when needed. 
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Tell me, what is/was your comfort level laying on your back during pregnancy? 
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