How the navel changes in pregnancy.

During pregnancy the woman's body takes on many changes, some even curious as those concerning the navel. The navel is a very particular part of the body that corresponds to the point of attachment of the umbilical cord between the placenta and the fetus. third trimester, towards the end of pregnancy, the navel may even protrude, going from being a dimple to a small bump. In this case we speak of extroversion.

Pregnancy is a set of changes, some annoying (like the symptoms of the first trimester), others pleasant (like some of the second trimester ones) and others curious, such as those involving the navel. which is good to know and recognize, especially to understand what is happening in your body.

After birth, the umbilical cord is cut, the residual stump falls off and this localized structure remains in the midline of the abdomen, the so-called linea alba.

During pregnancy, among the skin changes, there is also what concerns the navel, which has often become the object of curiosity, doubts and, in some cultures, even a series of legends related to the sex of the child.

How does the navel change in pregnancy?

The navel undergoes changes based on the growth of the fetus within the uterus. Being a very thin area, increasing the size and pressing on the abdomen area changes it. This phenomenon is neither pathological, the navel will spontaneously return to its original position in the weeks following the birth and if it does not occur there is no reason to worry.

Can it cause pain?

These changes can only cause discomfort due to the rubbing of the exit of the navel near the clothes, and at most mothers can only be subject to itching and irritation but otherwise the exit of the navel is totally in pain.

Navel piercing

Piercings can only increase discomfort so it is advisable to remove them to avoid infections or injuries.

Navel and sex of the newborn: legend

However, there are a whole series of legends, myths and popular traditions that allow us to understand if that embryo and that fetus is a male or a female. The first, the best known, is that if the linea alba goes from the navel upwards, the newborn will be a girl, while if it runs downwards it will be a boy. There are also those who argue that the shape of the navel can reveal sex. But doctors rule it out completely and confirm that it's just another fun way to have fun betting on the baby's gender.

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