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What Causes Tingling Sensation On Top Of Belly During Pregnancy?

Hello, I m 22 weeks pregnant and have a tingling sensation at the top of my belly where my ribs meet. Not painful just almost always there. Also I m doing my best to sleep in my left side but I constantly wake up on my back and right side... Do I need to be concerned about how I sleep?? Thanks :)
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Dear madam ,I understand your concern.in my opinion the tingling sensation may be due to skin streching in pregnancy.that is normal no need to worry.regarding to sleep left side is preferred but it is ok if u sleep on right side sometimes .but dont sleep on back.even in sleep unknowingly if u go on back come to sideways wnever
you wake up in sleep.
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What Causes Tingling Sensation On Top Of Belly During Pregnancy?

Dear madam ,I understand your concern.in my opinion the tingling sensation may be due to skin streching in pregnancy.that is normal no need to worry.regarding to sleep left side is preferred but it is ok if u sleep on right side sometimes .but dont sleep on back.even in sleep unknowingly if u go on back come to sideways wnever you wake up in sleep.