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I'm 17 weeks pregnant and its my first baby. i feel these "popping bubbles" under my belly button. i thought you couldn't feel your first child?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Movement: you feel movement with even your first child. It occurs generally around this time. The popping bubble sensation may come a different source such as a hernia or stretching. All the best.

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Answered 9/23/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 17 weeks pregnant and its my first baby. i feel these "popping bubbles" under my belly button. i thought you couldn't feel your first child?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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