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new2this
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poking belly to stimulate baby movement
so i've seen my dr. do this before but my dh made me nervous now... the other day i was trying to get he/ she move by poking a bit with my finger when dh turned around and said not to do that since they're so fragile etc. etc.... like i said, my own dr. has done this when conducting a sono but now of course i feel i have something else to worry about! i mean not for ntohing but aren't they so well protected by the layers of skin, fat, and sac?
just looking for some peace of mind 
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Posted 4/11/06 5:42 PM  |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
Um, I do this ALL the time. I am pretty sure my little girl is fine. I always joke that I'm going ot give her shaken baby sydrome before she's even born. (godforbid!)
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| Posted 4/11/06 5:43 PM |
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groovypeg
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
omg my dh and i just had this conversation! he just said to stop poking the baby b/c he thought it would leave a mark LOL!
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| Posted 4/11/06 5:49 PM |
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jersee3380
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
i do it alot, i'm always tapping and poking him to get him back for doing it to me!  i think he can take it after i see the way my dr pokes and pushes him!
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| Posted 4/11/06 7:31 PM |
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
guilty 
I don't think you can harm the baby that way.
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| Posted 4/11/06 7:36 PM |
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pnm1654
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
I did it while I was PG too. Stephanos is fine 
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| Posted 4/11/06 8:09 PM |
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new2this
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
Oooh - I'm glad I'm not the only one! While I understand the baby is fragile, if the doctor is pushing down on my stomach while doing a sono to stimulate movement, I don't think my little finger is doing any harm by getting the little guy / girl to jump around a bit! Thanks for easing my mind!
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| Posted 4/11/06 9:55 PM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
I do this all the time too. DH and I always joke that the baby is going to come out poking us, asking how we like it!! I really don't think it is a problem. Like you said, they are plenty protected.
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| Posted 4/12/06 2:01 AM |
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BrunetteMom
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
I would do it all the time to get a response back from the belly.. That uterus and placenta are unbelieveable protectors for the lil ones so I wouldn't worry..
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| Posted 4/12/06 9:02 AM |
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smith1234
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
I totally do it all the time. I don't think you have anything to worry about.
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| Posted 4/12/06 9:46 AM |
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anon
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
DH reprimands me for this, but i stopped doing it because  doesn't respond anyway... 
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| Posted 4/12/06 10:31 AM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
Posted by pharmcat2000
I do this all the time too. DH and I always joke that the baby is going to come out poking us, asking how we like it!! I really don't think it is a problem. Like you said, they are plenty protected.
We do the same! Dh presses my belly and she pushes back. I move her feet out of my ribs all the time.
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| Posted 4/12/06 11:36 AM |
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my3bugs
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
go poke joe's belly! you aren't going to hurt your baby!
If you want to see something crazy - esp when you are further along - shake a can of pennies at your belly - my dr did this because during a non stress test - it appeared he was sleeping and she wanted to be sure - so she woke him up - boy did my belly go crazy! I wouldn't recommed doing taht often - poor kid!
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| Posted 4/12/06 11:40 AM |
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Stefanie
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
I used to poke Jared all the time...he's fine. Drink some OJ to get him moving too!!
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| Posted 4/12/06 12:01 PM |
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new2this
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Re: poking belly to stimulate baby movement
Yes - I will take your advice and go poke his belly tonight Dee!
Thanks girls! And yes I have noticed OJ works well too Thanks for reminding me!
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| Posted 4/12/06 8:55 PM |
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