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Definately NO HEATING PAD ON YOUR STOMACH!!!!!! If your body temp gets above 101 degrees it can cause physical damage to the baby or it could raise your blood pressure (and therefore the baby's)! The stomach and back pain could be caused by bloating (I had that in early pregnancy) so try some Maalox (safe during pregnancy) or taking a walk. Good luck!

I don't really have any tips, but you might want to avoid the heating pad on your belly. Most of my baby books say to avoid them unless recommended by your practitioner, as raising your body temperature (which heating pads obviously do) during pregnancy is discouraged. I was addicted to the heating pad before getting PG... used it for tummy aches and cramps. I miss it! Haha. Anyway. I am sure your doctor could give you tips to use one safely if you need it. Hope you start feeling better!

I am 19w5d and I use the heating pad for my back all th etime he hurts so bad sometimes... ahh.. my doc said it was okay as long as i didn't use it for a long period of time and I keep it on low

i buy heating pads and wrap them around my back - it doesnt take the pain away right away but afterwords it does :)