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Can you tell me what occurs to a pregnant woman who is stabbed multiple times below her belly button?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It could potentially: Be lethal. Depending on how far into the pregnancy - the uterus might be hit and directly effect fetus. This woman would need emergency medical evaluation.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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