Im in very early stage and keep pressing my pet to feel something different. Matlab can u actually feel anything this early by touching? Bit confused, anyone tried this?
Just lie down and gently place your palm on your lower stomach to feel the hardness. But please don't press hard at all. If you ever feel severe cramping or sharp pain while touching, immediately consult your doctor.
My mother used to say to feel the lower abdomen gently in the morning before breakfast. But honestly, trust your doctor's ultrasound scans more than physical touch, as every body shape is different.
In the early weeks, you won't feel much because the uterus is behind the pubic bone. According to my tracking apps, around week 12, you can start feeling a firm edge just above your pubic bone if you press very gently.
I used to press my stomach every hour in the first trimester, panicking why it wasn't hard! Eventually, it gets firm on its own as the baby grows. Just relax, you don't need to force-feel anything, it's totally normal.
Honestly, in the beginning, any hardness you feel is probably just gas! Don't stress about feeling the baby until the second trimester, when you'll actually feel proper kicks anyway.
While feeling your stomach is a beautiful way to connect, don't worry if it doesn't feel hard early on. Also, keep track of your overall health and sugar levels, as that's more critical than trying to feel the bump physically.
