This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Newest First. When you get into the 3rd trimester there is a possibility that the uterus can press against the abdominal muscles and there have been cases where the abdominal muscles tear. Injury to you is more likely than injury to baby by all the moves and twists that we make on a daily basis.
Normal daily activities will NOT squish your baby! You'll be just fine bending over! NicoleRaker, Thanks for the replies, ladies. It's crazy that he seems impossibly big already to me, and he'll grow to 7 or 8 times this size before he's born. Glad I'm not the only one who had that question! If I cover it with my hand she walks around, but I've worried about her squishing the baby.
She's 12 pounds, but feels like VaBelle, I can relate about cat. We joke about how our cat will end up sitting on her own personal mountain after a while I cover mybelly so she can't step on it so she lays nexts to my hand on my side. Once I move my hand away she slides herself over my belly and starts purring.
It will be hilarious when the baby starts kicking her! Thankfully she's been around babies so I know she's good with them, but I think I'm going to have a heard time keeping her out of the crib.
She has to be in everything! Your Guide to the First Trimester of Pregnancy. Your Guide to the Second Trimester of Pregnancy. WTE Must Reads. Jump to Your Week of Pregnancy. Thank you ;! But, it freaks me out! I have that concern, but only because my baby has myelomeningocele open spina bifida and has part of his spinal cord outside of his body, and it gets trauma from bumping up against the uterine walls and amniotic fluid exposure.
They've explained to me that nothing, within normal reason, I do will increase any damages, though, so you're just fine. They are super flexible and are used to having their feet next to their face so I don't think we could make them that uncomfortable lol. Their heads can change shape, and they're used to being in tight quarters.
They're also surrounded by amniotic fluid to protect them, and even the better part of our bodies are made mostly of water. They're fine. You'll feel tons of discomfort before they do if something's getting too smushed in there. Join now to personalize. June Birth Club BabyCenter may earn a commission from shopping links. Does anyone else have this concern?
Or, am I just a weirdo ;? There are three scenarios where you should call your doctor ASAP, no matter how small they might seem in the moment:. If you have a minor abdominal strain or impact like the ones we outlined before e. If you notice any of these symptoms, call your doctor, regardless of how mild you think the impact or strain to your belly might have been.
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