is it possible that baby is scratching me from the inside?

TurkeyBabyT · October 2015

I feel silly for asking, but for the past few days my baby boy has been causing me sharp pain. I am as of today 35 weeks, he is head down. The sharp pain is where is arms and hands are. I feel the pain every once in a while when he moves his hands or arms. I am really sure he is scratching me but I've never heard of it happening to anyone else before. Should I be worried?

grapesoda1111 · October 2015

I don't think there is a need to worry but would call your dr just to see what he thinks.

kestes946 · October 2015

I wouldn't be worried. If you are really concerned call your doc office. It's normal to have aches and pains given how our bodies change to accommodate a lil human.

CarrieOct15 · October 2015

I mean, our babies DO have nails, but I can't imagine them doing much harm. Some of my LO's jabs & kicks have been pretty painful, but I think that has more to do with her beating up my insides, than her nails causing damage.

taykerslake · October 2015

I could be wrong, but I think the placenta would protect you from scratches.

VexedMommy · October 2015

You could be bruised internally. It feels like a burning pain.

modanz1 · October 2015

I would think the amniotic sac would get scratched before you would. I have a burning pain in my upper abdomen when he moves and pushes. It's from the abdominal muscles stretching/separating.