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I am 7 weeks pregnant today. last night i had stomach cramps and decided to use a heating pad to help ease them. i never thought that it would be dang?

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Its ok: its ok to use warm pads for relief of discomfort in your abdomen. it wont cause miscarriages but wont prevent a miscarriage either. Its for pain relief. Best wishes Dr M

Answered 4/15/2016

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