Is It Normal For Your Belly To Get Smaller During Pregnancy?
Yes, it's most likely normal to have a small baby bump. You may feel like you don't look pregnant yet, even if you're already into your second trimester, but it's important to know that there isn't a specific time when moms-to-be are supposed to start showing.
Imagine your abdomen as a balloon, slowly inflating as your baby grows. Childbirth doesn't pop the balloon; it just starts a slow leak. But don't worry – it's a steady one. From the moment your baby is born, hormonal changes cause your uterus to contract, shrinking it back to its pre-pregnancy state.
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Can your baby bump get smaller?
Strong abdominal muscles mean a growing uterus is going to stay closer to the core of the body, Kirkham explained, making a bump appear smaller. On the other hand, if core muscles have been stretched out from a previous pregnancy, a second or third pregnancy baby bump may look larger.
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Does your belly size fluctuate when pregnant?
Your pregnant belly is unique and will change throughout your pregnancy depending on factors like your height, weight, pre-existing conditions, muscle mass, trimester, baby's size, and more. There is no one “normal” pregnant belly shape, size, or appearance.
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Why is my belly getting smaller during pregnancy?
Your uterus will tend to grow upwards rather than push outwards. Result: your belly will look smaller. If you're a shorter woman, there's a smaller space between your hip and your lowest rib. That means less room for the baby to grow upwards, so your uterus will push outwards instead.
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