How much is too much to push on the abdomen of my pregnant wife?

Question

My wife and I were watching TV and my leg was laying across her thighs and I pushed down a little when I was getting up, she is 6 wks along and it is our first time expecting. I am worried that I might do some damage to our unborn child. Am I being overly cautious or should I worry?

Answer 1

she is fine. it would have to take a big blow to do some damage. she will let you know if it is to much.

Answer 2

My wife is 8 months next week, and I accidentally kneed her in my sleep. I didn't mean to, but the little guy is ok. I don't know if it'll hurt them in there. I've seen the doctor and ultrasound people go crzy on her belly to get him to move so...I just say be careful ya know.

Answer 3

I'd say you are being a little over cautious, but not to get careless. Light pressure is fine. The thing you should be worried about is blunt force trauma and extended periods of pressure. Any sudden blow to your wife shouldn't be too good and I'd suggest seeing the OB/GYN just to be safe. Just go with your intuition. If somethings bad, you'll know. A lot of first-time parents get worried, but its common.

Congrats and good luck on your kid.

Answer 4

If it causes discomfort to her then it is too much, other than that you are fine.  Right now the womb is still tiny and behind the pelvic bone, you are being overly cautious but that is normal in a first pregnancy because you don't know what to expect, I was the same way for the majority of my pregnancy!  Now I am 9 days overdue and feel like I know everything haha.  Pregnancy is a learning process and you will do fine, good luck and congrats!

Answer 5

She'll be fine. I'm on my third pregnancy and my 2 year old has run into my stomach so many times I couldn't even begin to count. If it hurts her she'll let you know. That baby is fully protected in a muscle and surrounded by fluid. It'll take a blow to hurt that baby so don't worry even though I know you will.