Does pressing the abdomen affect the fetus?

Patient's question:

Hello:
I am 15 weeks pregnant. During a normal check-up at the hospital, the doctor had me lie down with my legs bent and relaxed. She then forcefully pressed on my abdomen, which was quite painful. I wasn’t sure what she was checking for. One of my colleagues had a miscarriage shortly after a similar check-up at the hospital, and I’m very worried. Could this kind of pressure on my abdomen affect my fetus? Could I miscarry? Thank you.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, according to your description, applying firm pressure to the fetal head during prenatal examinations will not injure the fetal head because the fetus is cushioned by amniotic fluid and will not be harmed. Hello, according to your description, applying firm pressure to the fetal head during prenatal examinations will not injure the fetal head because the fetus is cushioned by amniotic fluid and will not be harmed. Additionally, during treatment, please pay attention to the following precautions: First, pay attention to menstrual and sexual hygiene. Sexual intercourse is prohibited when there is vaginal bleeding. The diet should be high in nutrition, easy to digest, rich in vitamins, and enhance your own resistance.

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