During pregnancy, many pregnant mothers will find that with the gradual uplift of the abdomen, the pregnant mother's pregnant belly also shows a different appearance. Some of the navels are protruding, some are concave, so pregnant mothers have many questions, and even "forcibly" linked with the sex of the fetus.
Is it a boy with a bulging navel?
There is no scientific basis for this claim.
The sex of the fetus is determined by the fertilized egg, and the bulging of the navel during pregnancy has nothing to do with the birth of a boy or a girl.
So why is there such a statement? In fact, this is the experience of the elderly, they think that the baby boy is naughty and active, and will push the navel of the pregnant mother out. Pregnant mothers listen to entertainment, don't take it too seriously.
Why does a pregnant mother's navel bulge/sink?
In fact, whether the navel is raised or sunken during pregnancy has nothing to do with the sex of the baby, but with the skin of the abdomen.
1. Skin tightening pregnant mothers are prone to concave umbilical phenomena
If before pregnancy, the skin of the pregnant mother's abdomen is relatively tight and the tension is better (such as fitness enthusiasts), even if the abdomen gradually becomes larger during pregnancy, the navel is also more "safe", less prone to convex umbilical cord, still maintain the shape of the concave umbilicus. Also because of the tightness of the abdominal skin, such pregnant mothers are not easy to produce stretch marks, and postpartum recovery is also relatively fast.
2. Pregnant mothers with loose skin are prone to convex umbilical phenomena
If the abdomen is more relaxed before pregnancy and there is more abdominal fat, then as the stomach grows larger and larger, the space in the abdominal cavity of the fetus becomes smaller and smaller, and the phenomenon of the navel bulging outward is relatively easy. Such pregnant mothers may be more likely to develop stretch marks.
3. The convex umbilicus is related to the position of the placenta
If the placenta is in the front wall of the pregnant mother's uterus, the distance between the abdomen and the abdomen is closer, with the increase of the pregnant belly, the compression of the abdomen is larger, and the pregnant mother is more likely to have the phenomenon of extranatal bulge.
On the contrary, if the placenta is located in the posterior wall of the pregnant mother's uterus, far away from the abdomen, the pressure on the abdomen is relatively small, and it is not easy to appear convex.
4. The fetus will lead to a convex umbilicus
In the second trimester, the fetus begins to move. Some fetal babies are more lively and active, and the frequency and amplitude of fetal movement will indeed be more frequent and large, at this time, the pregnant mother's navel will be compressed and will bulge out.
5. Frequent bending can also lead to umbilical cord convexity
Some pregnant mothers still stick to their posts after they become pregnant. After pregnancy, the body is relatively bulky, coupled with the heavy work pressure. If you go home, you will also take on the housework that requires bending over, because bending down will compress the abdomen, so that the navel can easily bulge out.
Xiaobian reminds: pregnancy should maintain sufficient rest, if the body is too tired, the fetus will make a "protest" Oh!
There may be a situation in which indirect navel bulge is caused by a sharp change in fetal position, at this time, pregnant mothers should pay attention to more rest and no worries.
Can I clean my navel during pregnancy?
Some pregnant mothers love to be clean, and when they see dirty things in their navel, they will buckle them and try to buckle out the dirty things inside.
But the navel is an important part of the human body, and the navel eye connects the umbilical cord of the fetus. During pregnancy, you must not button the navel eye, even if the navel bulges, pregnant mothers should be careful.
Because the navel is very close to the fetus, accidental squeezing or digging may cause inflammation from the navel infection.
Pregnant mothers can scrub the peri-umbilical cord and umbilical eye with warm water every day to remove dirt and prevent germs from growing. Pregnant mothers wash their navels, and must not use force to cut.
When cleaning the umbilical cord, try to choose a cotton swab or towel instead, do not wash directly with your hands, which will easily break the navel wall and increase the chance of bacterial infection.
In addition, be sure to wash the umbilicus after sweating, because dirt on the body is easy to accumulate as sweat enters the navel eye.