For most women, a pregnant belly is a miracle to celebrate — but not necessarily an open invitation for strangers’ hands. Almost every expectant mother has been on the receiving end of a well-meaning ...

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Placenta previa happens when your placenta rests lower than usual and sits close to your cervix. This can change the way your lower belly feels, sometimes making sensations stronger or different from ...

During pregnancy, a sore lower abdomen can occur due to muscle pain, gas, constipation, or more serious causes like infection or preterm labor. Share on Pinterest From the first day of morning ...