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Is It Ok to push and prod baby?

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mrsJ

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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?

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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Posted: 12-02-07 12:10pm


As long as you don't do it too hard it should be fine

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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.

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