How big is your belly at 27 weeks of pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a major event in a woman's life. Now that people's living conditions have improved, they pay more attention to children and they are all spoiled. Many women want to know how big their belly is at 27 weeks of pregnancy before they get pregnant. We have consulted authoritative experts in obstetrics and gynecology to hear what they say about this!

In fact, just like adults have different heights, weights and body shapes, every baby has his or her own characteristics.

1. If the mother’s belly is big, will the baby also be big?

Tina is four months pregnant, but her belly is very obvious. When she was strolling in the garden downstairs, she saw several pregnant women whose babies were bigger than hers, but their bellies were smaller than hers. She couldn't help but worry that her belly was too big and it would be difficult to give birth if the baby was too big.

——The size of the belly is not proportional to the size of the fetus

It has something to do with amniotic fluid: if the pregnant mother has more amniotic fluid in her belly, her belly will appear big; conversely, some pregnant mothers have less amniotic fluid, so their belly naturally does not appear big.

It has something to do with fat: Pregnant women with different body shapes have different amounts of fat stored in their bodies. The amount of fat inside the belly is proportional to the size of the fish belly.

It has something to do with the pelvis: if the pelvis is wide, the belly will not look very big; if the pelvis is narrow, the belly will protrude forward, so it will look very big.

Many mothers worry that their belly is too big and the baby is too big to give birth, and natural birth is even more difficult. In fact, as long as the pregnant mother's weight gain is within the normal range, the phenomenon of "macrosomia" in the fetus can be avoided. Many pregnant women receive very good nutritional supplements during pregnancy, and their weight also increases, which causes them to gain weight and makes their belly look particularly large. In short, the size of the belly is not proportional to the size of the fetus. Pregnant mothers can calculate the estimated weight of their baby based on B-ultrasound during pregnancy.

2. If parents are small, will their babies also be small?

Rita's due date is approaching, but her belly has never been particularly big. Although she had consulted the doctor many times and learned that the baby was healthy, she was still worried that the baby would be very thin because she and her husband were both small in stature. She hoped in her heart: It would be great if the baby could grow stronger and taller.

——Genetics plays a big role, but other factors may also affect

Related to genetics: The most important factor affecting a child’s height is genetics. Parents' height and body shape are correlated with their children by up to 80%, with each parent accounting for half of the influence. If both parents are not tall, their children's height will generally not be particularly outstanding.

But there are exceptions, such as "skip-generation inheritance", which is an interesting thing. So far, there is no detailed scientific data to illustrate the proportion of skip-generation inheritance. We often hear people say: He inherited his grandfather's genes, he is tall and strong, and I heard he weighed eight kilograms when he was born.

In addition, it is also related to nutritional supplements during pregnancy, the physical constitution of the pregnant woman and the development of the fetus itself. Some pregnant mothers absorb well, but the fetus absorbs averagely. In this case, even if the pregnant mother gains weight, the baby born to parents with small stature will generally be smaller. But the health of your baby is the most important thing.

3. Do babies who are born heavier grow faster?

Linda just gave birth to a big fat boy, weighing 7 and a half kilograms. While taking care of her grandson, my mother-in-law kept muttering: Our baby was born this heavy, he will definitely grow faster than those babies who were born with a lighter weight. Is this really true? Do babies with a higher birth weight grow faster?

——Regardless of birth weight, children will gradually tend to a standard body shape

The growth and development of a baby will be affected by factors such as the living environment. Each baby has his or her own unique growth rate, which is not proportional to the size at birth.

It is related to the quality of breast milk: some babies are heavy when they are born, but they cannot grow well later, because this is related to the quality of breast milk. When the quality of breast milk is excellent, the mother is in good physical condition, and the milk production speed and quality are very high, then the baby may grow faster in the first three months.

It has something to do with the baby’s absorption: Newborn babies are extremely susceptible to some neonatal diseases. If the baby's resistance is weak, even if he is born heavy, his weight gain will be slowed down due to illness, and he may even become thinner and thinner! Of course, this is something that every parent does not want to see.

As long as the baby is healthy, even if he is born small, he will catch up to the standard size after a period of time. Likewise, a baby with a heavier birth weight may have a clear advantage in the first three months. As long as it is fed normally, it will approach the standard size after a period of time.

In fact, the size of the belly of different pregnant women at 27 weeks is different. As long as there is no discomfort in the body, it is normal and there is no need to compare it. However, regular prenatal check-ups are essential. At least this can help detect some problems. Once something bad is found, immediate treatment can reduce a lot of losses.