What does the belly look like when you are 8 months pregnant? How to tell if the belly size is normal when you are 8 months pregnant?

We all know that after a woman becomes pregnant, her belly will gradually grow. Because each pregnant mother has a different physique, their belly is also different. Some pregnant mothers have a bigger belly, while some pregnant mothers have a smaller belly. So what does a belly look like when you are 8 months pregnant? Let's take a closer look!

What does an 8 month pregnant belly look like?

At 8 months of pregnancy, which is about 32 weeks, although the belly is already visible, the shape of each expectant mother's belly looks different.

Some expectant mothers have a belly that tilts forward and appears pointed, while some have a round belly, and some even have a hanging belly.

Every expectant mother's belly shape is different, so how can we judge whether the size of the belly is normal? In fact, every time the expectant mother goes for a prenatal check-up, the doctor will measure the expectant mother's abdominal circumference. As long as the abdominal circumference is within the normal range, it is a normal phenomenon.

Of course, the abdominal circumference standards are different every month. Generally, if there are any abnormalities, the doctor will inform the expectant mother in time, so there is no need to worry too much.

In short, the shape of each expectant mother's belly may be different during the 8th month of pregnancy, some may be big, some may be small, some may be pointed, and some may be round, but as long as the prenatal examination is normal, the expectant mother does not need to worry too much.

How to judge whether the belly shape is normal

Since the belly shape is different, how to judge whether the pregnancy belly is normal? It is very simple. The abdominal circumference of pregnant women of different months is different. Every time you go for a prenatal check-up, you have to measure the uterine height and abdominal circumference. The uterine height refers to the height of the uterus, and the abdominal circumference refers to the length of the abdomen. These two data are used to measure the size of the uterus.

Generally, the uterine height and abdominal circumference are measured starting from the 20th week of pregnancy:

At 20 weeks, the uterine height is between 15.3 and 21.4 cm, and the abdominal circumference is between 76 and 89 cm

At 24 weeks, the uterine height is between 22 and 25.1 cm, and the abdominal circumference is between 80 and 91 cm

At 28 weeks, the uterine height is between 22.4 and 29 cm, and the abdominal circumference is between 82 and 94 cm

At 32 weeks, the uterine height is between 25.3 and 32 cm, and the abdominal circumference is between 84 and 95 cm

At 36 weeks, the uterine height is between 29.8 and 34.5 cm, and the abdominal circumference is between 86 and 98 cm.

40 weeks, uterine height is about 33 cm, abdominal circumference is between 89-100 cm

Abdominal circumference and uterine height will be considered in conjunction with the weight gain of the pregnant woman. The weight gain of each pregnant woman is different, so the above data is only for reference.

The size of the pregnant belly is related to several factors

1. Fetal size

By the eighth month of pregnancy, the fetus weighs about 2000g. In fact, not every fetus is this weight. Some pregnant mothers eat well, have adequate nutrition, and get good rest. The fetus absorbs well and has an ideal weight. If the pregnant mother often eats high-sugar and high-calorie foods, the weight of the fetus may even exceed this weight. It is a truly giant baby. However, some pregnant mothers will be affected by pregnancy reactions, have poor appetite, and be picky about food, which will result in the fetus not getting enough nutrition. The fetus' weight is not ideal and may be light. The size of the fetus directly affects the size of the pregnant belly.

2. Amniotic fluid volume

The normal amount of amniotic fluid is generally 300-2000ml, and it is different in each stage of pregnancy. At the eighth month of pregnancy, the amount of amniotic fluid is generally 1000-1500ml, but not every pregnant mother has the same amount of amniotic fluid. Obviously, the belly will appear larger if there is more amniotic fluid, and the belly will appear smaller if there is less amniotic fluid.

3. The height of the pregnant mother

If the pregnant mother is tall and thin, under the same conditions, her belly will generally be smaller. If the pregnant mother is short and fat, even if the fetus is not very big, her own flesh (abdominal fat) will already occupy a certain space, making it difficult for her belly not to be bigger.

4. Position of pregnancy

The position of the fetus will also affect the size of the pregnant belly. For example, if the fetus is carried in the upper or lower part of the womb, the placenta is located on the front wall or the back wall. If the fetus is carried in the upper part of the womb and the placenta is attached to the back wall, the pregnant mother's belly will not be that big. If the pregnant mother is carried in the lower part of the womb and the placenta is attached to the front wall, the belly will appear larger.

5. Number of fetuses

There is nothing much to say about this. Normally, the belly of twins or multiple babies should be bigger than that of a single baby. If it is a special case, there is nothing to discuss.