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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.
And for good reason. Lying flat on the back is the least effective delivery position of all â any position that enlists the aid of gravity is likely to yield speedier results. Plus, lying on your back with a full-term baby inside your uterus can put pressure on important blood vessels, possibly compromising blood flow to the baby. Getting a move on during labor, as well as varying positions often, cannot only ease discomfort but speed progress.