What is the reason for a high belly during pregnancy?

What women worry about most during pregnancy is the health of the fetus. They are always afraid that their negligence will cause problems with the fetus. Many women will find that as the pregnancy progresses, their belly will become bigger and bigger, but many women will find that their belly is particularly high, and they often worry about whether it is because the fetus is too large or because of their own body. Let's learn about why the belly is high during pregnancy.

What is the reason for a high belly during pregnancy?

1. Generally speaking, people who have a big belly during pregnancy are likely to be pregnant with twins or even more than one baby, because the belly of twins will inevitably be bigger than that of a single baby.

2. A big belly during pregnancy may be due to a large fetus. If the expectant mother is well-nourished, the fetus will absorb more nutrients from the mother, grow faster, and the belly will be bigger. On the contrary, if the expectant mother is malnourished and the fetus is developmentally retarded, her belly will be smaller.

3. If the expectant mother has more amniotic fluid in her belly, her belly will naturally appear big. On the contrary, if there is less amniotic fluid, the belly will appear smaller.

4. If the expectant mother has a plump body and a lot of abdominal fat, her belly will naturally be bigger than that of a thin expectant mother. However, there are also a small number of expectant mothers who have a small body but a relatively large belly.

5. If the expectant mother's pelvis is wide, her belly will not look very big; if the pelvis is narrow, the belly will protrude forward, so it will look very big.

In short, the size of the expectant mother's belly is not proportional to the size of the fetus. As long as the expectant mother's weight gain is within the normal range, she does not need to worry about the fetus being too large.

Precautions for pregnant women after showing pregnancy

1. Pay attention to safety. As a pregnant woman's belly grows, her body's center of gravity changes, making her walking unstable and easily tired. Therefore, she should pay special attention to safety when going up and down stairs or climbing high places. Special attention should be paid when bending forward or doing other postures.

2. Exercise moderately. As a pregnant woman's belly grows, her body will gradually become heavy and she will become lazy. Taking more walks or doing moderate gymnastics can stretch her muscles and bones, help blood circulation, and enhance immunity.

3. Dietary taboos. As a pregnant woman's belly grows, it means that the fetus is also developing and growing, so she should pay special attention to her diet. Pregnant women should not consume too much high-fat foods, such as fried, canned foods, fatty meat, and cream; spicy foods, such as chili, pepper, garlic, mustard, and pepper; very cold foods, such as ice cream, frozen drinks, and chilled wine.

4. Sleeping position of pregnant women. As a pregnant woman's belly gets bigger, she should lie on her left side in the middle and late stages of pregnancy to prevent the overly large uterus from compressing the abdominal aorta. When sleeping, you can use a quilt to support your waist and bend your legs slightly. Pregnant women with lower limb edema or varicose veins need to raise their legs appropriately.

The above is an introduction to what causes a bulging belly during pregnancy. When encountering such symptoms, you must understand the cause. If you feel unwell, you must consult a doctor in time. In addition, women must pay attention to nutritional balance during pregnancy. Do not over-nourish. You must supplement nutrients appropriately based on your physical condition. In addition, if you feel unwell or feel abnormal fetal movement, you should consult a doctor in time.