 [ Symptoms ] i have arthritis that is destroying my joints however its not r a i have had my left shoulder replaced my thumb joints as well it is also affecting my back and hip any solutions [ Disease ] most helpful answer it takes significant trauma to the uterus to do any harm to a baby or the uterus itself the baby is very well protected by the muscular wall of the uterus itself amniotic fluid and the abdominal wall of the mom typically if there is no vaginal bleeding or significant pain the baby is okay if she has started feeling the baby move she can also make sure the baby has continued to move nonetheless it is always best to let her doctor know immediately anytime there has been trauma to the abdomen