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Is it safe to press on your bump in pregnancy?

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Yoes · 05/06/2024 21:32

Baby brain moment. I’m not yet 20 weeks and yet to feel baby due to an anterior placenta. I thought I would push down on my tummy a bit to see if I felt them. I pressed my fingers maybe inch deep above my navel, and then again below it. I’m now feeling worried I could have hurt baby especially with my placenta being at the front. I did only press lightly but all the same. I’m sure you can tell it’s my PFB ;-) Can someone tell me I’m being silly?

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WitchyBits · 05/06/2024 21:32

You will be fine. Honestly.,

Allywill · 05/06/2024 21:40

It’s absolutely fine, baby is very well protected.

Kokomjolk · 05/06/2024 21:42

No, please don't worry. The baby is protected by a wall of muscle and all that amniotic fluid. It would take much much more than a gentle press to harm them.

Rockschooldropout · 05/06/2024 21:44

Absolutely fine ..once you are in the last trimester your bump will be prodded each time you see the midwife to check baby’s position

WhenSunnyGetsBlue · 06/06/2024 07:00

Absolutely fine. Wait until the midwives start prodding and poking! Baby is comfortable and protected inside the sac.

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