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I am 37.5 weeks pregnant. is it dangerous to reach and stretch arms back behind me while lying on side? i am getting anxious and unsure if little things will harm him. i always do this without thinking to turn off my alarm. thank you?

Q: i am 37.5 weeks pregnant. is it dangerous to reach and stretch arms back behind me while lying on side? i am getting anxious and unsure if little things will harm him. i always do this without thinking to turn off my alarm. thank you?

: What you described is very unlikely to have any untoward effects on you or your baby. Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What you described is very unlikely to have any untoward effects on you or your baby. Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/9/2021

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A member asked:

I am 37.5 weeks pregnant. is it dangerous to reach and stretch arms back behind me while lying on side? i am getting anxious and unsure if little things will harm him. i always do this without thinking to turn off my alarm. thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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