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The shape of the abdomen during pregnancy, photo
Nature creates a unique hormonal background in the body of the expectant mother. The body, facial features, mood and even the character of a woman are being rebuilt. The shape of the abdomen during pregnancy is of particular importance. How to determine the gender and position of the baby by the belly? Medicine and popular beliefs answer this question in different ways.
What does the shape of the abdomen indicate during pregnancy?
“Melons” and “cucumbers”: signs about the shape of the abdomen during pregnancy
It was believed among all peoples that it was not good to inform others about a happy expectation ahead of time. Women hid their condition as long as possible, fearing the evil eye. But over time, the growing tummy becomes difficult to hide. They tried to predict the sex, size and even health of the unborn baby based on its outlines.
A narrow, forward-stretched tummy, similar to a cucumber, is still considered a sure sign of pregnancy as a boy. A woman with a similar belly does not gain much weight. Her pelvis and hips barely expand. A dark strip protruding on the abdomen takes a position to the right of the navel.
The belly, similar to a rounded melon, is associated with the female sex of the fetus. The girl’s mother gets better during pregnancy. The pelvis and sides become wider. Pregnancy can be seen even from the back. The belly strip goes to the left of the belly button.
Pregnancy and the shape of the abdomen: photo, description
Many types of pregnant women are known to medicine. The shape and position of the abdomen depends on the following factors:
· The ratio of muscle and fat mass in a woman’s body;
· The size of the child;
· The volume of water in the amniotic fluid;
· The number of fetuses in the uterus;
· Racial and national characteristics of the figure;
· gestational age.
The combination of all the features forms the outlines of the abdomen – spherical, oval, pointed, square, etc.
With the correct development of the fetus, a healthy woman with a proportional figure will have an oval belly. A square or round shape is typical for mothers with flaccid, unsportsmanlike muscles. A very large spherical belly is a sign of polyhydramnios, and a small, barely noticeable bulge indicates low water.
In slender women, the belly protrudes more strongly than in overweight women. The abdomens protrude especially sharply during pregnancy with twins, triplets. Incorrect position of the fetus or imbalance in the figure of the expectant mother forms an asymmetric or “lumpy” abdomen. In the last weeks before childbirth, the uterus sinks and the belly hangs low like a pear.
The shape of the abdomen during pregnancy is of great importance. Sometimes she warns of potential problems. The expectant mother should immediately inform the doctor about a sudden change in the outlines of her figure.