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What to do if i'm 30 weeks pregnant and i'm pretty sure its my baby pushing on my ribs but it is very pain full is that normal or should i be worried?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Rib pain/pregnancy: It may be the baby pushing against your ribs as the uterus advances upward, but I would suggest you let your treating OB MD know of your concern just in case there is another reason that he/she may be aware.

Answered 12/26/2015

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A member asked:

What to do if i'm 30 weeks pregnant and i'm pretty sure its my baby pushing on my ribs but it is very pain full is that normal or should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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