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12-13-2012 at 5:46 PM
CherylJovi
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probably a really stupid question

being pregnant for the first time i am worried about everything. My question may sound really silly but when my stomach is bothering me it helps for me to rub my belly in circles. Would this cause any harm?? it makes it gurgle a lot and relieves some pressure.
 
12-13-2012 at 5:52 PM
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U should be fine if youre rubbing. If youre digging your fists in like youre kneading dough then no thats probably not safe.

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12-13-2012 at 5:55 PM
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12-13-2012 at 6:01 PM
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I agree with pp. Well, the one that actually answered your question...

As long as you aren't being "rough," I wouldn't worry about it.

It's easy to let every little thing concern you, trust me, been there done that! Just try to remember that baby is pretty well protected in there. A little rubbing is just fine. Try not to stress.

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12-13-2012 at 6:17 PM
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Just lightly rubbing not kneading lol. I am paranoid about everything its so annoying haha.
 
12-13-2012 at 6:31 PM
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CherylJovi:
Just lightly rubbing not kneading lol. I am paranoid about everything its so annoying haha.

can i just ask what exactly about the rubbing that you think could be harmful? I mean, pregnant women rub their bellies all the time 


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12-13-2012 at 6:43 PM
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CherylJovi:
Just lightly rubbing not kneading lol. I am paranoid about everything its so annoying haha.

You're fine.  Just try to enjoy pregnancy while you're in it.  I was a worried a lot through my first and focused on how uncomfortable I was.  Afterwards I wished I had spent more time enjoying it and being positive.


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12-13-2012 at 6:48 PM
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You're fine.  I pretty much spent all of 2nd and 3rd tri rubbing my belly in circles.  Calms baby down I find.

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12-13-2012 at 8:19 PM
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CherylJovi:
Just lightly rubbing not kneading lol. I am paranoid about everything its so annoying haha.


I rub my belly a lot. If i have a "worry" moment i rub it. If i feel a lil cramp i rub it. Sorta to say "its ok baby". Lol rubbing my belly is my communication and bonding with the baby!

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12-14-2012 at 11:49 AM
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I really wouldn't worry about rubbing your belly.  Wait until you have an ultrasound, some of those techs will dig hard into your belly to get the baby to move.

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12-14-2012 at 11:51 AM
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RussianMommy:

CherylJovi:
Just lightly rubbing not kneading lol. I am paranoid about everything its so annoying haha.

can i just ask what exactly about the rubbing that you think could be harmful? I mean, pregnant women rub their bellies all the time 

This.  I mean, not to be a jerk but seriously, what possible outcome is there?  You're lightly rubbing skin. 


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12-14-2012 at 1:25 PM
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I assume when you say rubbing, you mean lightly pressing on your belly, not just lightly rubbing your belly in circles to say hello to baby.    I have always done the same thing when I had period cramps or had my husband do it.  I have had stomach issues on and off as well with pregnany and found lightly kneading it also helps to kind of move things around.  I don't rub as hard as i used to for cramps or anything or let my husband do it anymore, but as others have said, the ultrasound tech actually pushes pretty hard when you have ultrasound, so I think you're probably fine. 

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12-14-2012 at 6:54 PM
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Truchana:
I assume when you say rubbing, you mean lightly pressing on your belly, not just lightly rubbing your belly in circles to say hello to baby.    I have always done the same thing when I had period cramps or had my husband do it.  I have had stomach issues on and off as well with pregnany and found lightly kneading it also helps to kind of move things around.  I don't rub as hard as i used to for cramps or anything or let my husband do it anymore, but as others have said, the ultrasound tech actually pushes pretty hard when you have ultrasound, so I think you're probably fine. 

man, ditto on the ultrasound tech!! they really dig in there!! 

but OP, think about those parents with young kids who jump on them all day long, or have big dogs that like to play, or you tossing during the night, moving around all day.. I mean... I dont really understand your paranoia 


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12-17-2012 at 10:37 AM
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As long as your rubbing only. I like to hold a pillow tight to mine when its upset and I even wrap it under my belly and around it when I am sleeping, its heavy.

 
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