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I have been feeling light tugging around my belly button, pulling, & flutters in my stomach and i am only 10 weeks 5 days. what can this mean? twins?

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Dr. Timothy Raichle answered

No: Even with twins, you will not feel these symptoms related to fetal movement. The hormones of pregnancy do affect your bowels, so increased gas may explain your symptoms.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 3/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have been feeling light tugging around my belly button, pulling, & flutters in my stomach and i am only 10 weeks 5 days. what can this mean? twins?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Raichle answered

Dr Maes agreed

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