From time immemorial, women have given birth to children. But questions on this burning topic arise from the first days of pregnancy to this day. One of them: how fast does the belly grow during pregnancy? It is known that the abdomen grows as the fetus, the body of the uterus and the amniotic fluid in the womb increase. This process should be the same for all women, because the pregnancy usually lasts nine months. But it turns out that the peculiarities of the growth of the abdomen can tell a lot to the attending physician.
Instructions
Step 1
In the first trimester of pregnancy, when the fetus is being born, the uterus gradually grows from the size of a hen's egg to the fist of an adult male. By the end of the trimester, the bottom of the uterus begins to rise above the bosom. And from that moment on, an increase in the size of a woman's abdomen begins. At a gynecologist's appointment, he will necessarily measure the circumference of the abdomen above the navel, the height of the uterine fundus. This indicator, as a rule, should correspond to the gestational age. For example, if you have 10 weeks, then the height of the uterine fundus should be 10 cm. If this parameter exceeds the value, then this is most likely from excessive gas formation or from overeating.
Step 2
Second trimester: doctors say that at 15-16 weeks of pregnancy, the tummy of the expectant mother begins to grow actively. But others will be able to guess about your interesting position no earlier than 20 weeks. However, not all women have a belly by this time. It all depends on:
- the constitution of the woman herself;
- presentation of the fetus;
- the number of previous pregnancies;
- if the fetus is large and has a very fast growth rate.
Step 3
Third semester: This is the time when everyone around you can guess about your pregnancy, even if you wear loose-fitting clothes. By this time, the height of the uterine fundus is 26-27 cm. Over the past three months, the baby and, accordingly, your tummy will grow rapidly. Unfortunately, this can cause stretch marks on the skin.
