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A member asked:
27 wks pregnant. is it safe to gently press on tummy to stimulate babys movement? worried it could be harming my baby.have been doing it since 14 wks.
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No harm done: Your baby's amniotic fluid is a great cushion for your baby so no worries on the pushing. Sometimes if your belly experiences blunt force trauma, like w/ a car accident, then you might be at risk for abruption but just light pushes for movement are a-okay.
Answered 4/29/2015
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