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Pregnant, can i feel baby high in rib cage?

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Dr. Christian Maluf answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Yes: Yes, your uterus gets pushed up and you can get shortness of breath.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/18/2012

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