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What makes the bellybutton painful when pregnant?

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Dr. Howard Fertel answered

Many possibilities: There are many possibilities but an ectopic pregnancy ie. Tubal pregnancy needs to be ruled out. See your ob-gyn.

Answered 9/14/2013

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