By NANCY J. BRENT, RN, MS, JD. The statute of limitations, discussed in an earlier bulletin, is one of the defenses to a professional negligence action. A second, important defense your attorney will scrutinize is if the person filing the suit, the plaintiff, has plead, and is able to prove, the essential elements of the case against you.
You should stop sleeping on your stomach or back by around 20 weeks of pregnancy. By this point, you may notice that sleeping either way â especially on your stomach â is pretty uncomfortable. The concern with sleeping on your back is that the enlarging uterus can compress the large veins in the back of your abdomen, which can in turn decrease the amount of blood returning to your heart. As a result, your blood pressure can drop, and you may feel lightheaded or nauseated.
Pregnancy hormones relax the connective tissue that holds your bones in place, especially in the pelvic area. These changes can be tough on your back, and often result in discomfort during the third trimester. When you sit, choose chairs with good back support. Apply a heating pad or ice pack to the painful area. Get regular exercise and stretch afterward. Wear low-heeled â but not flat â shoes with good arch support.