I am 4 months pregnant and my belly is still not showing

The entire period of a woman's pregnancy is divided into three stages, namely early pregnancy, mid-pregnancy and late pregnancy. The development of the fetus is different in different periods, and the pregnant woman's belly will become bigger and bigger. However, some women are very anxious because their belly is not noticeable after 4 months of pregnancy. Is there any problem? In fact, at this time, the early stage of pregnancy has just passed, and the belly will not be very obvious, it is just slightly bulging, so there is no need to worry.

Is the belly noticeable when pregnant for four months?

At four months of pregnancy, the standard uterine height of expectant mothers is 16~20.5cm, the abdominal circumference is between 76~89cm, and the weight has increased by 4~5kg accordingly. However, your belly is slightly bulging now, and outsiders can see that you are pregnant. The fetus is about 12 cm long and weighs 150 grams, which is just the right size to fit in your palm.

At this time, expectant mothers will also experience the following changes: high energy, swollen breasts, increased appetite, and due to the weakened digestive system function, they are prone to indigestion and constipation. My mood swings have decreased and I have gotten used to the changes of pregnancy. Temporary memory loss may occur. Darkening of the skin often occurs in darker areas such as freckles and birthmarks. This is the "spot of pregnancy". Don't worry, it will disappear on its own after delivery.

In fact, the size of the belly varies from person to person. Generally, the belly becomes noticeable only when the baby is five or six months old. It is not very big at the beginning, and you can't see it at all if you wear loose clothes. Some people's stomachs grow faster, while for some pregnant women, their stomachs don't look too big even when they are seven or eight months pregnant. It is not a good thing for the fetus to grow too large. It is fine if it is moderately large. As long as the prenatal check-up is normal and the doctor does not say it is too small and you need to pay attention to nutrition, you can rest assured.

Pregnancy Tips for Four Months

1. In the fourth month of pregnancy, the placenta has fully developed. In order for the fetus to develop well, it is necessary to take in adequate nutrition. Protein, calcium, iron, vitamins and other nutrients must be taken in in a balanced manner. Do not be partial or picky about food.

2. The nutrition of pregnant women must be balanced and reasonable, with a combination of meat and vegetables, coarse and fine foods, and a moderate hunger and fullness. The diet should be light, with small meals and frequent meals. Avoid eating sweets, high-calorie snacks, fatty meat, fried foods, etc.

3. Avoid eating foods with high salt content, such as cured meat, ham, salted fish, fermented tofu, etc. Avoid eating irritating foods such as chili peppers, coffee, strong tea, etc. Do not eat too much starchy food and fruit.

4. Pregnancy anemia may occur in the fourth month of pregnancy, so iron supplementation is particularly important.

5. At this time, pregnant women are prone to sweating and increased secretions, making them susceptible to infection by bacteria. They must take a shower every day, but the time should not be too long, and they must change their underwear frequently.

6. Maintain good living habits. Ensure adequate and good rest and sleep, and do appropriate housework and physical exercise.

7. Do not wear high heels, wear loose and comfortable clothes, preferably cotton maternity clothes. Keep your hair clean, cut it into a hairstyle that is easy to comb, and don't perm or dye your hair.

8. Pay attention to breast care, wear a loose and soft bra to protect the nipples. If you have inverted nipples, you should insist on lifting the nipples several times a day in the late pregnancy to make them bulge and prepare for postpartum breastfeeding.

9. Adjust your mindset and keep a happy mood. For all the discomforts caused by pregnancy, we must realize that this is a normal physiological reaction. If it is not particularly severe, we must have the confidence to persist and tolerate it, avoid excessive anxiety, and never abuse drugs to relieve symptoms.