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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.
Itâs fine to sleep however youâre most comfortable during pregnancy. Itâs unlikely you'll be able to sleep comfortably on your stomach as your belly grows, but you can sleep face down for as long as it suits you. The one position your caregiver is likely to warn you against, starting at mid-pregnancy, is lying flat on your back.