The bump may appear much earlier than 16 weeks. And this is not a tragedy either.
Reasons why the situation appears earlier:
• narrow hips. The uterus has little space, so it moves the internal organs ahead of schedule and takes its rightful place. This is not dangerous. Problems may arise during childbirth and a caesarean section may be prescribed, but the pregnancy is not in any danger;
• flabby abdominal muscles;
• second pregnancy. The muscles are already stretched during the first one. And not only the abs, but also the uterus itself, which cannot be returned to its previous shape;
• twins or triplets. If a woman is carrying more than one child, then it is quite natural that they take up more space, so the belly appears earlier;
• amniotic fluid. Their volume is individual and varies within certain standards. Together with the baby, the internal fluid creates a bubble that stretches the muscles and skin. If there is a lot of water, the bulge appears earlier. This is not always a reason to panic;
• location of the child's seat. If the baby is attached to the front wall of the uterus, the tummy will appear earlier;
• the term is incorrectly defined;
• large fruit;
• enhanced nutrition.
The appetite of pregnant women is a mystery of nature. Some people eat nothing but poppy dew due to toxicosis, others load up on grilled chicken. You need to eat.
It is not necessary to suffer and completely exclude everything fried and “harmful” from the diet, because stress from hunger and the inability to get even a piece of fried chicken can also have a detrimental effect on the child. But you need to know when to stop!
A balanced diet must be present. Otherwise, the woman will first develop cellulite deposits, and then a pregnant belly.
An enlarged and stretched uterus will manifest itself around 12–14 weeks. The third pregnancy is not much different from the second. When the belly begins to grow, an experienced mother can easily distinguish it from excess weight and bloating.