Why is my belly button sunken when I am six months pregnant?

When a pregnant woman is six months pregnant, her belly button will appear sunken. Generally speaking, this is normal and you don't need to worry too much as long as there are no other symptoms in your body. Just focus on conditioning in your daily life, get enough rest, eat more nutritious foods, and take calcium supplements in time. When a woman is six months pregnant, the belly button will undergo certain changes. This is mainly because of pregnancy. The uterus gradually enlarges, which will cause a bulge in the abdomen and certain changes in the belly button. In addition, this is also related to the tightness of the skin. Some new mothers have loose skin and are more likely to have this phenomenon.

Changes in the belly button

1. As the abdomen bulges, generally speaking, the pregnant mother's originally sunken belly button will slowly bulge out in the second trimester. Pregnant mothers should not be afraid, as this is normal. This is because the central meridian fascia of the belly button is affected by pressure and squeezed by the uterus, resulting in a bulge.

2. This is also related to the tightness of the skin. If the pregnant mother's skin is relatively tight, then the tension is sufficient and not squeezed, so bulging is not likely to occur.

3. It is related to the degree of fatigue. Some pregnant mothers find that their belly buttons are sometimes protruding and sometimes sunken. This is related to the degree of fatigue of the pregnant mothers. If the abdominal pressure of the pregnant mother increases, the belly button may protrude. After resting for a period of time, the abdomen relaxes and the belly button will automatically sink. Pregnant mothers can rest assured that this has no effect on the fetus.

Cleaning the belly button

1. When cleaning your belly button after pregnancy, you cannot do it as simply and roughly as before.

2. If it is a relatively shallow area, it is recommended that the pregnant mother simply rinse it with warm water while taking a bath.

3. For deeper areas, it is recommended that pregnant mothers use a cotton swab dipped in baby oil or lotion to soften the dirt before cleaning.

4. Of course, if your belly button is too deep to be cleaned in one go, don’t worry and force it to be cleaned. This can easily damage the skin around the belly button due to excessive force, and can also easily cause infection, harming the fetus and yourself.