I'm 7 weeks pregnant and...?

Question

my 20 month old son is about 23 pounds. He loves to come in to bed with us in the morning and sit on my stomach to talk to us. Is this risky to the baby to be?...so I be putting a stop to it right now? I can understand the need to stop when I'm further along...just wondering. Any advice?

Thanks.

Answer 1

I wouldnt think this is such a good idea - depending where your son sits upper or lower part of your tummy (upper might be ok). As  long as he isnt jumping around on your belly it might be ok for now but definately try to stop soon- i wouldnt think it would be too comfy for you once you start getting bigger either.

Can you just snuggle with your little boy? Just have him lay next to you on your bed?  Just to be safe.

Congrats!

Answer 2

No no the baby is still tucked behind your pelvis so it is protected from your son's weight...Many woman sleep on their stomachs into their late pregnancy and their babies are fine...it won't hurt the baby as long as he's not jumping or anything...

congrats on baby #2 :o)

Answer 3

At 7 weeks, I'd think your baby is so tiny and far inside you, the baby is probably safe. :)  But yes, the further along you get and the bigger your baby is, you'll want to have your son stop sitting on your tummy.  Have him just sit on your lap or legs. :)  Good luck!

Answer 4

hey, im in the same boat!

exept i am 26 weeks pg and my daughter is the same age as your son, but more like 35 lbs, and yes, i would put a stop to it now if i were you. he will need some time to learn that while it is okay to play, there are appropriate ways, and inappropriate ways and will also need time to adjust to this new method of playing. and while the baby is protected by the womb and water, it is ALWAYS better to be safe than sorry. b/c later on in your pregnancy, a swift kick to the belly while playing or during a temper-tantrum could either give you braxton hicks, or send you right into labor, or could even seriously hurt you.

good luck!

Answer 5

I would go ahead and start discouraging this behavior. You never know, it might take him a little bit to actually listen to what you're saying. They don't understand really, what the implications are. If you tell him not to do it now, he will eventually understand not to do that when the baby starts to get bigger.  

Answer 6

I don't think it's hurting the baby right now (after all, he's in a "pool" of amniotic fluids which protects him very well) but I'd still ask the doctor. Anyways, sooner or later that position is gonna get uncomfortable, so maybe you should just find another "position" in which to bond with your son ;)

Congrats!

Answer 7

my son loves to sit on my tummy too i am 30 weeks. my son is 19 months. so what i do is i put him all the way under my tummy so my tummy is infront of him. not for long though then i tell him he has to get off because theres a baby there:)

~MeL~

Answer 8

I think that the baby is pretty well protected in there. I don't think that you would want him just jumping and jarring your stomach though. But as far as just sitting it willl be ok. When you get bigger though your tummy will probably start getting tender and it won't feel comfortable for him to sit on you, But by then you may be able to explain to him little bubba or sissy is in there and he doesn't want to squish them.  

Answer 9

yes it could be dont put extra pressure on your tummy

Answer 10

This early it's not a problem.  I wouldn't be letting him bounce on your tummy though.