Everyone is different and thus every pregnancy is different. However, there are a few different factors that can effect when you will start showing. According to BabyCenter , many first time moms will begin developing a baby bump between 12 and 16 weeks. Those who have been pregnant before may start showing sooner, as their uterus and abdominal muscles are already stretched from previous pregnancies. Adam Shoman says second-time moms often start showing about a month earlier than they did with their first pregnancy.
As explained by FitPregnancy , thinner women often show earlier, at around weeks. Those carrying a bit more weight may not show until later into their second trimester.
Having very defined abdominal muscles may also lead to showing later. A smaller frame leads to your bump being more noticeable, whereas extra weight or a defined stomach can hide your bump longer. BabyCentre mentions that your age may come into play as well. Younger moms typically start showing later into their pregnancy than older moms do. This is because younger women typically have tighter, stronger stomach muscles for their baby bump to hide behind.
Do you have a sister who has been pregnant too? Ask them or any other female relatives when their bumps appeared, as you may start popping around the same time in your pregnancy as they did in theirs.
Are you expecting twins? If so, it is likely that you will start showing sooner, as your uterus is expanding more to fit multiple babies! Having a retroverted uterus, meaning your uterus is tilted towards the back, may cause you to show later.
An anteverted uterus is tilted forward and thus may lead to showing earlier on. Have you been feeling extra bloated, gassy, or constipated? These symptoms may expand your belly earlier than expected, which can sometimes be confused with an emerging baby bump.
Being gassier and more bloated than usual during pregnancy is normal. If you still feel like your bump progression is way off, double check to make sure that you have been given the correct conception date and due date.
If your due date has been miscalculated, you may think you are showing too soon or not showing enough. Your doctor should be able to tell you if you are on the right track. Take those that are relevant into consideration when figuring out when you may start showing, such as your body type or if this is your first pregnancy. Even if you have been pregnant before, your second pregnancy may be different than your first.
If you were really hoping for an exact time to expect to start showing, you can at least probably bet on the second trimester. According to WebMD , most women will typically start showing at some point during their second trimester. During this trimester your baby is growing rapidly, your organs are shifting and your weight gain usually increases to about pounds per week.
I think with my first I could notice a slight change starting around weeks. I remember maternity clothes shopping at 18 weeks and the store associate said I didn't look pregnant. By 20 weeks, I remember going to my anatomy scan and my belly was protruding, but I probably was still in that "just ate a big meal" phase. I could still wear my pre-pregnancy jeans. Join now to personalize. When did you start really showing wirh a noticeable bump with your first?
My anatomy scan is later this week, but I assumed I would be a little larger by the half way mark. This is my first baby. I started showing around 13 weeks. Your height Taller women tend to have longer midsections and disperse their pregnancy weight more than shorter women. If your abs are weaker, your belly will probably pop sooner.
On the flip side, if your uterus is tilted forward toward your abdominal wall, you may show earlier. The only way to know the position of your uterus is to ask your obstetrician for a pelvic exam or an ultrasound. But by pregnancy number two, your body is primed to pop about one month earlier than before. The reason? Your uterus never fully reverted back to its original size after your first pregnancy. Also, your ab muscles have already been stretched and overextended, which makes a growing uterus sit more forward in the abdomen and become noticeable sooner.
However, your height, BMI, number of pregnancies and abdominal strength will still come into play. Read more: 6 weird pregnancy symptoms that are actually totally normal What to eat while pregnant: Food guide and cheat sheet.
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