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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.
Sleeping on your back makes it easy for your head and spine to maintain a neutral position. Sleeping on your side can cause you to get wrinkles. Outside of your mother's uterus, resting in a tight fetal pose isn't a great idea. Stomach-sleeping puts pressure on joints and muscles.