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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.
1 To lie on your back comfortably during your first few weeks of pregnancy, place a pillow under your thighs and let your legs and feet roll open to the side. 2  You can also roll one or both legs back and forth to release any tension in your lower back.