I'm pregnant and due next week...my doc tells me that my baby's stomach is expanding...what does this mean??
401251
worried ...\ni would ask the doctor ... that's what they're there for.\n\nthe first answerer : go get a life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
779283
what an idiot! you don't say stuff like that, not even jokingly. you're gaining weight because you're carrying HIS child. just return the favor, tell him since you are the pregnant one you're bound to gain weight, what's his excuse? besides, since you're not feeling like he is attracted to you, there is no way you can be in the mood...\ndon't listen to him, pregnant women are gorgeous!
901357
Then go to the doctor--don't diagnose yourself. Find a doctor to take you.\n\nStone babies are rare--trust me, you would know if you have one. It sounds like something more serious.\n\n"Weight gain only in stomach"--sounds like you could be bloated. Because you mentioned a missed period, you could also be pregnant. If that is not the case, you have a medical condition that needs attention. \n\nGo to the doctor, regardless of what they say.
949043
If there's no bleeding then you're probably ok... the uterus is linked to the abdominal wall by uterine ligaments...during pregnancy, the changing shape of the uterus causes these ligaments to stretch, which can be painful.\n\nDuring my pregnancies, I'd have that sort of pain off and on for the first couple of months...
368375
Well, the baby may either be sitting or positioned on your bladder making you feel like you have to urinate... or you may actually have a urinary tract infection, kidney infection or bladder infection.  My opinion is that its better to be safe than sorry. I'd call your OBGYN and make an appointment to get checked out, just to be on the safe side :)\n\nGood luck in your pregnancy and Congratulations!!!
262332
For starters, I would try just doing some walking, just don't over do it.  Gradually increase the level of intensity depending on how your body feels.  I wouldn't go into doing crunches until after your 6 week visit, simply because since they have separated your abdominal walls, you don't want to risk the chances of getting a hernia.  Keep it light until the doctor gives you the okay to step up the exercises.
856787
If a pregnant woman maintains a healthy diet, she will only gain whatever weight is necessary for the healthy development of her baby, therefore only her abdomen (and possibly breasts) seem to grow. However, for a woman who is just gaining weight and "getting fat," the weight does not necessarily stay designated to certain areas of her body.
396919
When a woman is pregnant she is going through ALOT of hormonal changes.  I would talk to a doctor, but I wouldn't say that it is abnormal.  It has been my experience that when a woman is pregnant she wants sex MORE, but you could just be different.  Talk to a doctor, about it, and stress to your husband that this isn't forever it is just while you are pregnant.  He needs to not feel rejected.  But most importantly... talk to a doctor.
381940
Umbilical hernia, infection, bowel obstruction, ascites (a collection of fluid) in the abdomen, Endometriosis...could be a number of things.  Other symptoms should help your doctor narrow it down (for example, is there discharge from the umbilicus, does it occur in relation to your menses, do you have a history of GI issues, is the umbilicus blue-tinged, etc. etc...).  It's also important to be re-checked for appendicitis, as that could be a misdiagnosis the first time around (it happens).\n\nBased on your additional comment, I'm even more inclined to think appendicitis.  Umbilical pain w/diarrhea are hallmark symptoms...is the pain moving to the right or shifting in any way?  Is it constant, or does it subside?\n\nI'd get a second opinion if I were you.  The worst that can happen is that you spent time getting another opinion that said it wasn't appendicitis too...but at least you'll be safer knowing.\n\nGood luck and feel better.
796365
I sure hope it happens in the 20th to 25th WEEK, not month.  Go to the doctor ASAP.
382891
I had this problem with my son.  He was so called 2 weeks overdue.  I believe they gave me the wrong due date.  They go by you last cycle which not the date you conceived. I use that to determine when my baby's due date. \n\nThis site may be helpful to you.
370929
could it mean the baby's already engaging? wonder if you're going to have an early arrival. good luck!! i say put your feet up and rest.
180424
Never heard of anything like this in my practice before.  If you haven't already, see your OB.  If he/she doesn't know what it is then see a spine specialist.  Good luck.
199323
Im a guy, but i had a hiatal hernia, and my doc(who is a friend and has a pretty good sense of humor) informed me that giving birth to a baby of any size can cause one. I, of coarse, let him know i had never given birth:)
2812
no, that answer isn't right.  It has to do with weaker stomach muscles when you are born, at least that is what my OBGYN told me.
739219
I would say it's normal. You're very close to delivery now, and things are stretching and pulling and adjusting for that day. If you're nervous though...there's absolutely no harm in calling your doctor or even a nurse hotline if you don't want to wait until tomorrow. Good luck and CONGRATS!
869115
u prob are getting close be cause once u get a lot of back pain,bad pressure, and diahrea that means ur baby is pushin toward the vagina and and really the baby decideds when it wants 2 come out its counfusing but it dose so yea u prob close