Pregnant 34 weeks often argue with husband, sometimes even hit the baby in the stomach

Patient's question:

I'm 34 weeks pregnant and often argue with my husband. Sometimes I even hit my belly to vent my anger. Yesterday, I hit my stomach hard again after arguing with my husband. There's only about a month and a half left until my due date, and I'm very worried. Will this interfere with the baby's growth and development? Will it cause the baby to have disabilities or a concussion?

Doctor's answer:

You absolutely must not do this. Because the placenta is attached to the uterine wall, doing this can easily cause early placental separation. If the placenta separates again early, both the mother and the baby are in danger. You've been pregnant for so many days, enduring so much suffering. If your loss of control leads to misfortune for both the baby and yourself, it will be too late to regret it. The baby is in the amniotic cavity, like being in a swimming pool, and it is generally not easy to harm the baby. There will be no disability or concussion.