Re: belly shrinking @ 19 weeks
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 21:51:51 -0600 (CST)
It's not normal but it may just be spreading in directions you never
imagined other than straight up. If it continues, call the doctor to
reassure yourself.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 31 Mar 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Last week at 18 weeks I was finally starting to "show". At 18.4 weeks
>had Doppler show strong heartbeat. (Don't feel any movements yet).
>However, as the days have passed this week, my belly keeps getting
>smaller. Is this normal?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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