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A member asked:
16 weeks pregnant and feel tightening of my stomach why? feel like baby balling up too
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Worrisome: These can be contractions. Check with your doctor immediatey to be evaluated and in the meantime, hydrate and get off your feet
Answered 9/12/2014
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Normal: See what other doctors say, but I would say they are just normal sensations associated with a growing fetus and uterus.
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