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Baby Part Poking Out, What Could It Be?

by Tameika Lambert
(New York)

I keep feeling something sticking out - only on one side. It happens all the time when the baby is moving. Could this be his hand sticking out or maybe his foot?

Answer:

Hi Tameika,

Babies often poke out in all kinds of ways as you get farther along in pregnancy. It could be his hand, his foot, an elbow, or even a knee.

If you push gently on the baby part sticking out your baby will often move to a different position, or at least move the hand/foot/elbow/whatever it is poking out - good to do if you're uncomfortable!