Hit my pregnant belly on corner third trimester baby

Many factors during pregnancy make your belly bump-prone, such as loose ligaments and joints, a growing girth (you're a larger target and a little off-balance), and possibly being somewhat distracted.

As your pregnancy progresses, a stranger's elbow here or a kitchen counter there may leave you wondering about the effects of hitting a pregnant belly.

Thankfully, there's no need to worry whenever you bump your tummy; even a front-forward fall or a kick from your toddler is unlikely to hurt your baby.

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The exception to this would be an impact that causes trauma to the abdominal area, such as a car accident or a severe fall.

Read on for answers to common questions about the effects of hitting a pregnant belly.

Is a Baby Safe in the Belly?

"Mother Nature provides a safe and protected environment for a fetus, which floats in amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac, which in turn is protected by the muscles of both the uterus and the abdomen," says Owen Montgomery, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Alleghe

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