How do I know if the fetus is developing normally? Pregnant women often ask her friends that her belly is too big (too small), is the baby normal?
There are many such cases, either friends or neighbors cause panic among pregnant women, or they compare the size of their stomachs with other pregnant women to see if the baby is normal.
In fact, such comments and comparisons are meaningless.
After 20 weeks of pregnancy, the doctor or midwife will measure your uterine height (that is, the length from the pubic joint to the highest part of the uterus) at each of your birth checks to estimate the size of the fetus, and regular ultrasound is also an important means of assessing fetal growth.
If there are developmental abnormalities, the doctor will definitely tell you. A high belly bulge does not necessarily mean that the fetus is too large, and a flattened stomach does not necessarily mean that the fetus is small. Therefore, if a pregnant woman complains that her belly is too big or too small, we will advise her to listen to the doctor and there is no mistake.