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3 doctors weighed in: When during pregnancy should you stop laying on your back? 3 doctors weighed in Want a second opinion? At approximately 24 weeks you should avoid laying on your back for prolonged periods of time in order to avoid compression of veins (vena cava). In brief: 6 months.
Many women do not even know that they are pregnant until well through the first trimester when most birth defects occur. Many myths abound as to what to avoid or what not to do. If you are pregnant and concerned, get a good check-up before trying to become pregnant. Delay any non-emergency care until the third trimester (Avoid long appointment times lying on your back or take a short break or two to let the blood flow properly). Remember, if you are in pain, so is the fetus.