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Go to sleep on your side from 28 weeks

What it is

Falling asleep on your back in the third trimester is linked to about double the stillbirth risk in large studies. Either side; waking on your back is fine — just turn over.

every day · from week 28 · until week 42

Sources

• Going to sleep on your side from 28 weeks — Tommy's / RCOG (MiNESS and Sydney studies) · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

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