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Pressure in back when leaning back/ lying down

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Pondlife87 · 06/05/2019 17:26

Hello everyone

I just wondered if anyone has had this. I rang the midwife and she didn't seem concerned.
Whenever I am sitting down (even at a 90 degree angle) and put any pressure on my back, my head feels pressurised and i feel slightly sick. I can't lie on either side without the weight of my belly pulling and causing the same feeling.
The only way i feel comfortable is if I'm sat bolt upright with nothing behind me on the edge of the sofa. But after while it hurts my back as i have no support.
Any positional advice? I'm assuming I'm compressing blood vessels or nerves but i don't know how to stop it.
Thanks for any advice.

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ContadoraExplorer · 06/05/2019 17:28

No direct answer I'm afraid but on my maternity notes (Glasgow area) there are various numbers for additional services, including physiotherapy. Might be worth checking if you have a specific maternity physio in your area who could give more advice than a midwife.

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