Is It Ok to push and prod baby? Posted: 12-02-07 10:10am
My husband and I have been pushing and
poking at my stomach a lot lately to feel
the baby and to make him move. Is this ok
for our baby or are we giving him fetal
whiplash?
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cln1812
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Posted: 12-02-07 10:36am
As long as your not hurting yourself, I'd
say it's fine. I have done the same thing
this pregnancy; I think a lot of moms do
because it's neat to get a reaction out of
the baby. The baby is well-protected
within the uterus & with the amniotic
fluid around. I've noticed when the
doctor has felt my uterus externally to
determine the position of the baby, he
presses down much harder (it actually
hurts a bit and is quite uncomfortable)
than I've poked at my belly during
pregnancy.
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Becky
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Posted: 12-02-07 12:10pm
As long as you don't do it too hard it
should be fine
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Hollyberries
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Posted: 12-02-07 12:43pm
yeah i have poked my belly a couple times
lol, or gently squeezed it. When i go in
to get checked sometimes the doctors a bit
rough on the belly. So i don't see why
not.
