What Does It Mean When Your Baby Bump Gets 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.
Can your pregnant belly get smaller?
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. It takes six to eight weeks for your uterus to return to its normal size.
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Baby's position As they near the end of pregnancy they usually prefer a head down position but they can move their backs from one side to the other and depending on their position your bump may fluctuate in size.
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Is it normal for baby bump to get smaller?
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.
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Why did my pregnant belly get smaller?
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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