Is it normAl that doc would poke you with ultrasound device if the baby is not in right position to see whatever is needed to see?

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I have two experiences with poking n i never felt good during n after it.. My doc poked for 5-8times during that exam cause baby was sleeping faced down n couldnt get the pic of his face.. I didnt dare to say i was feeling uncomfortable to not insult docs profesion. What do you think? I dont think this is necesary and i am afraid of my next ultrasound after two weeks that my doc might poke me again.. Im afraid for my child in me..

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Unfortuantely, it is very normal. I just went for my gender scan for baby #3 and he was not cooperating, but a few wiggles and pokes later he flipped around and showed the goods. Doesn't hurt the baby at all!

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Baby is very safe in there! Our tummies are much more protective than we've been taught to believe!! Doc is just tryin to get baby movin-don't we do the same thing when we haven't "heard" from them in a few hrs to get them to kick? Nbd 😎🤗😘

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Mine poked and shook my whole belly, she got me doing starjumps and bouncing on a exercise ball and made me walk up and down the stairs a few times ans then after all that carried on poking and shaking my belly. my baby is stubborn

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Very normal and very safe! The baby is
Protected by SOO much stuff in there!

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At least say ouch! They'll ease up.. They are trying to get the baby moving

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It is normal but say something if it hurts, otherwise it won't do any harm.  However, if you are uncomfortable you should discuss it, they may be able to alleviate your concerns.  I had a fetal echo done and that is when they poked and prodded me the most but it was because they needed to see all her anatomy.  While not the most comfortable, they did no harm to my myself or my baby.

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Just remember the baby has a huge water sac around it to protect it so basically the doc is just adding some movement to encourage them to move. I agree it feels weird but not hurting your baby.

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Yes, my 12 week sonographer was quite heavy handed with the ultrasound - it didn't hurt or put the baby at risk, it's just to check everything is ok and see the baby from different positions. I had to empty my bladder (despite being told to attend with a full bladder) and then fill it again and go for another try! 😊👍🏼

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Mine shook and poked and pushed down s little to get my little one to flip and turn so she could get a good picture of her spine. 
Sometimes in order to get a good look at the progress of the baby they need to do it.

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Doesn't hurt you or baby at all truly.

Is it normAl that doc would poke you with ultrasound device if the baby is not in right position to see whatever is needed to see?

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