Picture of lower belly

When the elderly see a pregnant woman, they always want to see what her belly looks like first, because there is a saying among the elderly that "a boy is pregnant on top, a girl is pregnant on the bottom", so they all like to look at the belly to determine the gender of the baby. However, from a scientific perspective, such a distinction has no scientific evidence and we cannot make any comments on it. It is just idle talk among the people after dinner.

In today's scientific society, when we look at the "upper" and "lower" parts of a pregnant woman's abdomen, we mainly look at whether the inclination of the pregnant woman's belly is biased upward or downward. Of course, the differences in the size of these two types of bulges will lead to other differences:

Difference 1: Different appearance

This is a very simple and intuitive difference. The so-called "upper arm" and "lower arm" refer to the difference in the primary position of the abdomen. For pregnant women with upper pregnancy, the protruding belly is closer to the stomach, and as it gets bigger, it looks like it is connected to the stomach, like a "big eater"; for pregnant women with lower pregnancy, the protruding belly is generally located lower, and in the later stages of pregnancy, the big belly also has the visual effect of falling, as if the abdomen is about to fall down.

Difference 2: Different body shapes

Generally, when a pregnant woman is viewed from behind, her bulging belly cannot be seen, as if she is not pregnant. This is because pregnant women with upper limb pregnancy generally have small pelvises, and the growth of the fetus does not expand their buttocks. From the back, of course, the figure is slim and standard. It is very easy to see that a pregnant woman is pregnant. Her buttocks become wider and wider as the fetus grows, which is really pregnant.

Difference 3: The human body will experience different

For pregnant women with upper and lower pregnancy, the effects on other parts of the body are different due to the different abdominal locations. This results in different human body experiences. For pregnant women with upper gestation, the abdomen is close to the gastrointestinal tract. The size of the fetus increases, which in turn expands the belly a little bit, squeezing the stomach a little bit. The stomach space of pregnant women is reduced, so it is very easy to feel full after a meal. One or two bites of food will make the stomach full, and then can't eat anymore. In fact, this is all because the digestion is slowed down by the big belly, so it is not easy to feel hungry.

For pregnant women with lower abdomen, the abdomen is close to the stomach and bladder, which will also cause compression of these two organs. Pregnant women may suffer from constipation and frequent urination due to the compression of the intestines and bladder. These two conditions will make pregnant women feel a little embarrassed and uncomfortable in the later stages of pregnancy.

Difference 4: Different risks to the fetus

Pregnant women with upper limbs are prone to indigestion and loss of appetite due to the compression of the stomach by the abdomen. The digestion of the pregnant mother’s diet is affected, which will indirectly affect the intake of nutrients for the fetus, making it easy for the baby to be malnourished and have slow growth and development. Pregnant mothers should eat small and frequent meals on a daily basis, and eat more light-flavored and easy-to-digest foods, which can also deliver more nutrients to the fetus. In addition, for pregnant women with upper limbs, the fetus is in a more suitable position in the abdomen, and they have good conditions to choose natural delivery, which reduces the risk of delivery for both the fetus and the pregnant woman.

Pregnant women who are carrying a baby should pay attention to more exercise to avoid compressing the stomach and intestines, causing indigestion and accumulation of fat. In the later stage, the nutrients of the fetus will be overabsorbed, which will greatly affect the success of the delivery. In addition, the compressed bladder under the arms will have a certain impact on various indicators of the human body if you are not careful.

Upper pregnancy and lower pregnancy are two different pregnancy conditions, with slight differences in every aspect. Pregnant women should constantly adjust their diet and pace of life according to their own specific conditions during routine prenatal checkups. Whether it is an upper or lower pregnancy, there are still differences and distinctions. Pregnant mothers should continue and wait patiently for the healthy birth of the child. Whether it is a boy or a girl, they are all lovely angels. Children are pitiful and do not need to be constrained by the traditional concept of male superiority and female inferiority.