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Please help.is it ok to apply hot compress in my tummy? i'm currently 23 weeks pregnant.
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Heat to tummy: It is ok to use a heating pad or warm compress to your tummy. It is helpful for round ligament pain. It should not cover the entire stomach at one time. 15-20 minutes at a time.
Answered 5/13/2015
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