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Q: Baby injuries

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 9th, 2008

i was pushing my 5 years old on the swing today, and she pushed my tummy with her feet while she was swinging very fast. she pushed really hard, and i am so worried now, that she maybe damaged the baby?
Please help?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 12th, 2008

Complications during Pregnancy Answer A4096

It seems likely that there is nothing to worry about. Baby is well protected from such hits. If your baby was injured you would probably deliver pre-term.

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