They can feel that. This would lead us to believe that the baby can also feel if mom has the big O. And, for most patients, the force of a 20- to 40-pound child bumping your belly is not enough to harm the baby. But as your pregnancy progresses, and your bump grows, you'll start to feel much more like a mum-to-be. Not much can beat the feeling of a toddler running to you for a big hug. [3] As you can see, the direction of the penis is down. Rarely, a popped belly button signals an umbilical hernia.This is a small hole in your abdominal wall that allows abdominal tissue — like the small intestine — to protrude. Just visualize where the baby's feet and legs might be based on where you feel kicking. Beyond that is the uterus, amniotic sac and baby. If you feel kicking above your belly button, the baby is probably in a head down position. Of course, just because it won’t hurt baby, doesn’t mean she can’t feel you poking — in fact, baby will probably feel you move and poke before you can start to feel her, which is usually at around 18 to 20 weeks. During sex, the … On top of that is your skin and belly fat (more cushioning!). i sure can feel the kicks through my tummy and ive had a weird experience with that. lol it was very weird of course i said no in the nicest way possible. She's really active... considering they're meant to be asleep most of the time !! https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/fetal-development/fetal-touch Now is a good time to start talking/reading to your baby. The ultra sound picture above is of an actual penis inside a woman who is six months pregnant. She feels happy and relaxed. And his/her sense of hearing happens before this, so it can definitely hear what is going on outside of the womb. I'm just not sure whether rubbing your belly at 5 months(I'm 5 months along, too) the baby can feel anything or not, because you can't see them move only feel them. The white colored area above the penis is the cervix. i was at the store one day and she was moving like crazy and i could feel them with my hand on my belly and a complete stranger asked me if she could feel my baby kick! Firstly, over forty people touched my belly in the month of December. 10. That said, toddlers can be unpredictable, and a hug could quickly turn into flailing arms and legs, which might cause abdominal injury or a fall. To help prepare for your new life, spend a little time bonding with your unborn baby when you can. If you want to caress someone slowly touch your own belly fat. I also live in Northern California and am pregnant. The early weeks can be tiring and stressful, and it's easy to feel a bit disconnected from your growing baby. While I personally don’t mind people touching my belly, I can understand the concern. Not sure where you got your 2 from — maybe you just put off a certain vibe that says don’t touch me. This one is easy enough — my body my rules. My baby girl can't feel me yet.. but I can feel her... fluttering away. If the kicking is below your belly button, the baby is probably head up. The baby feels if mom is mad, sad, or happy. When a woman reaches the big O status, it is no secret that she feels good. Because I said “NO.” Although all of these reasons can explain why a pregnant woman doesn’t want you to touch her belly, this one is the most important. but it was a very awkward situation. ... Hannah never moves when I touch my stomach, but when DH does she starts kicking like there's no tomorrow DH thinks it means she hates him #8 Vickie, Mar 28, 2008. I tend to find myself rubbing my belly a lot to relax the baby. Yes, I’ve been counting. Pregnancy is just the beginning of a life-long love affair with your child. So, if you are following me here, the baby also will feel happy and relaxes. As for hearing, they can hear you and other sounds around you. Everything mom feels, the baby feels. The baby will even respond to loud noises. Yes! Your baby's sense of touch happens around 22 weeks, so at 23 weeks, he/she should be able to feel you rubbing your belly.