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I'm 17 weeks pregnant. is it possible that i felt my baby move about 3 inches towards my belly, from the lowest part of my rib cage?
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Not likely: At 17 weeks, the top of your uterus is still below your belly button so if you are feeling something near your rib cage, it is not your baby. Good luck!
Answered 4/17/2015
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OB: It is possible to feel movement at 17 weeks although most times one feels this around 20-22 weeks. At 17 weeks the uterus is just below the belly button so it might be unusual to feel movement up in the rib cage this early.
Answered 8/25/2013
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