Why Do I Look More Pregnant Some Days Than Others?
"In the morning, the stomach is empty and the digestive tract has digested all food from the night before, making the abdominal area and, thus, the baby bump, appear smaller than later on in the day, when we've ingested food – especially if it's a big meal," she explains.
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.
Pregnant Belly: First, Second, and Third Trimesters - Verywell Health
Why does my bump look smaller?
Tall women or women who have long torsos may have a smaller-looking bump, because they have more space for the baby to fill, lengthwise. Your baby is positioned in your uterus in a way that minimizes your bump. You have strong core muscles. Women with stronger cores tend to show later.
Is my small baby bump normal? - BabyCenter
Why is my pregnant belly hard in the morning?
Stretching abdominal muscles With the growth of the uterus and development of the baby, the belly can start to feel firmer, even early on in pregnancy. Hardening is mostly due to excessive stretching of abdominal muscles.
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Why is my pregnant belly sometimes big and sometimes small?
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.
Baby bumps aren't the same size — here's why - National | Globalnews.ca