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I've been using a rice sack on my stomach for cramps - i'm about 5 weeks pregnant - is this bad?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

NO : This is a topical treatment and will not effect the pregnancy in any way. Congratulations.

Answered 7/30/2014

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