The changes in the body that accompany pregnancy and the further appearance of the long-awaited child are often perceived by women very painfully. But, even if not so, then they cause the keenest interest of women in position, especially those whose pregnancy is the first. That is why expectant mothers are interested in how quickly their belly will grow.
Instructions
Step 1
The growth rate of the abdomen, according to doctors, may depend on many factors - the rate of expansion of the uterus, the size of the fetus itself, their number, as well as the resulting volume of amniotic fluid. Not the least role is played by the physiological characteristics of the ladies themselves, the degree of their completeness and the type of addition. So, women usually see the first changes in their physical condition by the end of the first trimester, when the length of the developing embryo is about 6-7 centimeters, and the volume of amniotic fluid is about 30-40 milliliters. The standard distance for the end of the first trimester between the "top" of the pubis and the upper point of the abdomen is 12-13 centimeters. It is believed that an increase in this indicator is usually a consequence of severe overeating, as well as possible increased gas production.
Step 2
In the second trimester, the belly of a pregnant woman becomes more noticeable, as the fetus begins to grow rapidly and gain weight, and with it the uterus grows and stretches. By the 16th week, the length of the fetus should already be about 12 centimeters, and its weight should be about 100 grams with a fundus height of 15-16 centimeters. Doctors consider this time to be when a woman has a noticeable round tummy that betrays her position. Even the most inattentive person can notice pregnancy by 20 weeks, but there may be some peculiarities. So in women with wide hips, pregnancy is usually a little less noticeable, and the position of the fetus inside, which can move closer to the front wall of the uterus, also affects the size of the abdomen. Gynecologists-obstetricians believe that the number of pregnancies also has a great influence on the size of the abdomen, since the repeated position helps to reduce the elasticity of the skin and increase the size of the abdomen. And, of course, the mother of a large baby will have a more noticeable pregnancy than a small one.
Step 3
By the beginning of the third trimester, the child's height is about 28-30 centimeters, and its weight is about 700-750 grams with a uterus height of 26-28 centimeters. Moreover, until the end of this period, the uterus will increase even more sharply along with the fetus and abdomen. Unfortunately, this intensity usually leads to the formation of unaesthetic stretch marks, which will only increase in the future. It is during this period of pregnancy that a woman should be constantly monitored by a doctor, since an excessively slow or, conversely, very rapid growth in the size of the abdomen can be the reason for suspicion of pathology in the fetus.
