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12 weeks 4 days pregnant, feeling slight pressure in lower abdomen.is this normal?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Can be normal: assuming you have already had an ultrasound that shows no problems, if the pain gets worse or you start bleeding please call your OB

Answered 5/11/2014

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