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After a miscarriage at 22 wks due to incompetent cervix, now preg at 12 wks, doc said dont rub belly bc it might trigger contractions from heat, true?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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Maybe?: I don't think this would happen but with recent miscarriage would do what your ob tells you.

Answered 11/14/2014

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A member asked:

After a miscarriage at 22 wks due to incompetent cervix, now preg at 12 wks, doc said dont rub belly bc it might trigger contractions from heat, true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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