| Pregnancy Week |
Belly Size |
| Week 1– Week 4 |
- Ovulation takes place.
- Fertilisation of the egg by the sperm.
- No noticeable difference in the belly as the baby is about 2mm long during this time.
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| Week 4- Week 8 |
- The baby grows to an inch, but there is unlikely to be any major difference.
- You may experience some tightness in your belly.
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| Week 8- Week 12 |
- The baby would be about 2.5-3 inches long. You may see an incremental increase in your waist and your pants may get tighter.
|
| Week 12- Week 18 |
- Your baby will be about 5 inches by now.
- Your bump will be noticeable, and this is the ideal time to spread the good news.
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| Week 18- Week 22 |
- Your baby will be 7 inches by now.
- Your bump may attract the attention of friends and relatives who may inquire about your pregnancy status.
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| Week 22-Week 26 |
- There will be rapid growth during this time, and your baby will reach up to 15 inches.
- Your belly size will increase significantly.
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| Week 26- Week 30 |
- The growth of your baby will be stable and he will be about 18 inches now.
- The increase in the size of the belly will depend on the growth of your baby.
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| Week 30-Week 32 |
- While the baby is still growing, the growth will be tapered.
- Your belly may not have increased as such but would definitely look as if it is popping out.
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| Week 32-Week 36 |
- Your baby will be approximately 19-22 inches.
- This is the largest that your belly will ever grow during pregnancy. It will feel crowded but you won’t put on too much weight from now.
- It will appear large and curvy.
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FAQs
1. Why Do I Have a Large Belly During Pregnancy?
You may have a large belly because of various reasons like swelling, which is a common problem during pregnancy. You may also have a large tummy if you were overweight or obese before getting pregnant. However, sometimes it could indicate gestational diabetes. If you have gestational diabetes during pregnancy, your baby may receive too much sugar, which would make him bigger than he normally would. This could also lead to excess amniotic fluid in your body, which again could increase your belly size.
Now you know everything there is to know about belly size and baby growth during pregnancy. Refer to the chart above to track down the changes in your belly. However, keep in mind that the values given above are for reference – they may not strictly imply to you.
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