Lying on your back during pregnancy 'could lead to risk of stillbirth'

Women who lie on their backs in the last three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of stillbirth, research suggests.

Lying on your back during pregnancy 'could lead to risk of stillbirth'

Women who lie on their backs in the last three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of stillbirth, research suggests.

The study found that lying on the back leads unborn babies to adopt a more dormant or inactive state, possibly caused by receiving lower levels of oxygen.

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