Condition of Core Muscles
Moms who have tight core muscles due to regular abdominal exercises may have a small-looking baby bump. This is because tight abdominal muscles mean that the uterus or womb will grow closer to the core of the body.
On the other hand, abdominal muscles that have been “stretched” by previous pregnancies may result in a bigger bump.
Mother’s Build
Does bump size indicate baby size? Medical experts disagree. According to them, the mother’s build plays some role in whether or not the bump size will be bigger or smaller.
They explained that a taller woman may not show a bump as early as a shorter mom. Additionally, a shorter woman may grow wider because “the baby has less room to move up and down.”
Pregnancy Progress
Another factor that affects baby bump size is the way the pregnancy progresses for each woman. For example, a mother who’s constantly experiencing nausea and vomiting may experience weight loss. This weight loss could lead to a smaller-looking bump.
On the other hand, if the mom experiences weight gain early in the pregnancy, she may grow faster and have a wider-looking bump.
Finally, a surge of progesterone hormones can lead to bloating which may change the shape of the bump.
The Amount of Amniotic Fluid
Interestingly, even though it can change every hour or so, the amount of amniotic fluid also contributes to the size and shape of the baby bump.
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