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When I was around 22ish weeks I slipped on some ice and landed on my hands and knees. I was shaken up, but I decided not to go to the doctor (and end up waiting 4 hours) because I did not land on my stomach. Everything was fine.

If you had landed on your tummy, I'd suggest getting checked out mostly for peace of mind. Keep in mind that your baby is cushioned with amniotic fluid and your muscle/tissue. Baby is probably completely fine.

I fell and called the doctor. They had me sit down and count kicks if they were less then 10 movements in an hour I would have to go in for monitoring.
I was also in a really small car accident and had to go to the hospital for monitoring.

I am a better safe then sorry kind of of person.

I fell 2x when I was pregnant.
First time I slipped and fell/slid on my side at around 24 weeks.
2nd time I slipped on black ice and fell really hard on my butt. I was around 32 weeks.
I called my ob but didn't go in to see him since I wasn't cramping and DD was moving around.

I fell twice this pregnancy within a week. I went to the doctor's office right before Christmas. I actually bruised my nose a bit with one of the falls. LO #2 was okay, happy, and kicking.

During my last pregnancy, I fell and had bloody knees on a day I was getting rechecked for an infection. My knees were bloody, but okay. I drank lemonade and LO was fine. He's 2.5 years old and had me sing songs this morning that Daddy didn't last night.

I got checked by the doctor both times. It was comforting to have the doctor's do a heartbeat check and make sure that all is well. I get hyper aware when pregnant. It's one thing to fall when you're not pregnant, but when there's two of you, it's another story. I'm all about protecting my LO in my tummy. Today, I've got a doctor's appointment for an ongoing cold. I'm freaking out over taking too much Mucinex and coughing so much. Normally, I'd work through it, but with pregnancy, I get it taken care of.

I fell at about 17 weeks on some ice...hard. I landed on my bum and was terrified I'd somehow hurt the baby.

I didn't call because there was no one TO call - I was in a tiny ski town in the French/Swiss Alps, it was the middle of the night at home. I didn't have any bleeding, so I just waited it out, rested, and hydrated. That night was actually when I started to be SURE I'd felt my daughter move for the first time. I told my doctor when I went in the next time and she said there's so much padding fluid in there that the baby is just getting sloshed around - to her it was a ride on a waterslide

Said baby is now two and half years old, by the way!

I slipped in the snow towards the end of my pregnancy. I called the dr but after asking me some questions, assured me I was fine. I called mainly for peace of mind. Feel better!

I fell towards the end of my last pregnancy. I tore my pants and scraped up my knees really badly. I didn't hit my abdomen or notice any changes in his movements, so I didn't call my OB.

I would only call if I'd hit my bump, had injured myself in a way that needed checking/treating, or if I'd fallen due to dizziness/weakness (rather than tripping, misjudging distance, etc).

So sorry that you fell! I would have cried too (mostly cause I was embarrassed and also cause I was scared!). I didn't fall while pregnant, but someone ran into me really hard on the street, to the point where it hurt my belly. I cried a lot, I was fine and the baby was fine but it scared the crap out of me. I didn't end up going to the doctor though, cause I felt okay once I calmed down. Based on what everyone else is writing, it seems like calling would only be for reassurance!

I wouldn't unless I took a straight fall to the stomach (I'd call). I ate it down some stairs a month or so ago but my elbow took the brunt, so....

I fell down some stairs at 35 weeks. I wouldn't of called since I landed on my legs/butt except the next day I started having some contractions so I went in and spent the night in hospital for some monitoring.

I just fell about 2 hours ago on the ice. I ugly-cried but mainly because it hurt! I think I landed primarily on my wrist, arm, and hip. I'm only 21 weeks and not feeling movement as regularly, especially when moving around, so I'm hoping to sit and relax right now to feel baby more.