I just found out I'm pregnant and I'm curious about my body changes. Is it possible to feel my uterus growing in early pregnancy, and if so, how do I do it?
I tried searching for my uterus so many times in early weeks but felt absolutely nothing, which made me so anxious. Now that I am in my second trimester, the bump is finally hard and visible. Did anyone else also fail to feel anything early on?
My mother-in-law strictly warned me not to press my lower stomach trying to feel anything early on. I just trusted my doctor and waited patiently for the 12-week scan to see our little one. Please be gentle and let nature do its work.
When I was staying at my mom's place in the early months, I asked her the same thing. She just smiled and told me to stop pressing my tummy and let the baby grow in peace. It's too small right now, so just enjoy the pampering at home.
You cannot feel your uterus with your hands in early pregnancy because it is behind your pubic bone. It only rises up into your abdomen after 12 weeks. Stop pressing your tummy as it won't help, just relax and wait for your scans!
Please be very careful and do not press your lower stomach area trying to locate the uterus. Having lost a baby previously, I realized how delicate early pregnancy is. It's best to leave the physical checking to your doctor during scans.
Haha, I remember googling this daily in my 6th week! Honestly, in the early weeks you can't feel it from the outside because it is tucked deep inside your pelvis. Don't worry, soon you'll have a big beautiful bump to touch!
