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I was wondering if u could help im 18 weeks pregnant and i've been feeling my baby ball up into a buldge sometimes on the right or left is it normal?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible twins: If you are feeling movement on both sides of you abdomen, you have an actives baby or the possibility of twins.

Answered 11/13/2014

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