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When pregnant is it ok for your belly button to hurt? i am 38 weeks pregnant

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Dr. Meena Khandelwal answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: The stretching of that area that is not usually stretchable can hurt.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 3/3/2013

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