Large abdomen during pregnancy: causes
The growth of the abdomen is due to the increase in volumeamniotic fluid, uterus, as well as the growth of the fetus itself. The physician should conduct systematic measurements, starting from the 20th week of pregnancy. The shape of the abdomen is normally similar to an egg, in primiparous women, the tummy may be slightly elevated and pointed upward, and in the maternity belly it is lowered.
A large abdomen during pregnancy can be a consequence of weight gain. Photo: Getty Too big a stomach can be in a few cases:
- Multiple pregnancy: a large abdomen is the norm in this case;
- metabolic disorders in pregnant women, diabetes mellitus;
- severe swelling;
- significant increase in weight;
- a large fruit;
- polyhydramnios;
- a tumor of placental tissue and, as a consequence, an increase in the uterus.
After the tests, the doctor-gynecologist will be able to identify the cause and prescribe the appropriate treatment to normalize the patient's condition.
- A large abdomen during pregnancy can beconsequence of diseases of the endocrine system. The first step is to take a blood test for sugar to exclude diabetes mellitus, as well as to conduct an ultrasound.
- Women who are overweight needto reconsider the ration, to exclude high-calorie products, to try to use more vegetative клетчатки, not to forget about moderate physical activities: walking, yoga for pregnant women, swimming.
- To combat swelling, it is necessary to reduceconsumption of fluid and salt, and with prolonged symptoms seek medical help from a doctor. Increased puffiness in the second half of pregnancy can be a signal of gestosis, which is dangerous for the mother and child right up to a lethal outcome.
Each pregnancy is individual, so do not be nervous and compare yourself with other pregnant women. To estimate the sizes of a tummy of the future mum the doctor-gynecologist can only.
