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32 weeks preg. feeling of a particular muscle close to my belly button stretching wen doing certain things.lasts only seconds. seems 2 b increasing.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes, you are right!: The rectus abdominus muscle that runs between your pubic bone and the breast bone is "stretching" just like your pregnancy is doing the same.

Dr Favazza agreed

Answered 4/29/2014

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A member asked:

32 weeks preg. feeling of a particular muscle close to my belly button stretching wen doing certain things.lasts only seconds. seems 2 b increasing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Favazza agreed

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