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How far along does a pregnant womans under belly get hard?

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2nd trimester +: The pregnant uterus is contained under the pubic symphysis bone and is NOT pal[pable externally until the 2nd trimester. (week 14+) when the uterus rises above that landmark.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/14/2017

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