If youre pregnant, you know that rubbing your belly simply makes you feel good no matter the reason. (And during pregnancy, things that feel good are always a huge bonus.) Now, a new study confirms that fetuses respond powerfully to belly touches, which may suggest that it makes them feel good, too!

Where do I touch my stomach to see if Im pregnant?

Explain to her what you are going to do (and why) before you begin touching her abdomen. Your touch should be firm but gentle. Walk your fingers up the side of her abdomen (Figure 10.1) until you feel the top of her abdomen under the skin. It will feel like a hard ball.

What does your stomach feel like in early pregnancy when you touch it?

Some women experience feelings inside their stomachs in the early stages of pregnancy that replicate the sensation of their muscles being pulled and stretched. Sometimes referred to as abdominal twinges, these tingles are nothing to worry about.

Where do you push in early pregnancy?

It will still take some time before your belly starts showing that you are pregnant. And yet you will be able to feel that your womb has grown. Lie down on your back and press gently just above the edge of your pelvic bone.