Pregnant how long before you show

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You might also like You might also like. How to extend your clothes during pregnancy Video. Fun ways to announce your pregnancy. Parents' tips: how to love your bump. Drinking plenty of water , eating more fiber , and eating smaller meals might curb bloating. Also, the shape of your uterus affects how soon you start showing.

If your uterus tilts toward your back, it could take longer to show during those early months of pregnancy. And if your uterus tilts towards the front, you may show much earlier. Diastasis recti is another possible explanation for showing early.

This is when the mid-abdominal muscles separate and create a bulge. This bulge can give the appearance of an early baby bump. Keep in mind that body weight also determines when a baby bump appears. Someone with a smaller waistline will likely show sooner. And finally, you may appear to show early if you received an incorrect due date. You might be further along in your pregnancy than you realize. Baby bump progression also varies from person to person.

As a general timeline, though, your baby will be about the size of a lemon at 12 weeks. As you approach week 16, your baby might be as big as an avocado. Once you enter your third trimester at 28 weeks, your baby will be the size of an eggplant, and the size of a pineapple at week When your due date approaches, your baby can be as big as a watermelon! Are you ready to show off your baby bump — or do you want to hide it a little longer?

Either way, here are a few tips and tricks to adjust to your changing body. You can also wear jackets or sweaters when around people. The thickness of the material can help conceal a growing bump. As your baby bump grows, you may hit an awkward stage. Loop one end of the ponytail holder around the button, and then feed the other end through the hole on the other side of the pants.

After pulling the other end through the hole, loop it around the button too. This way, you can comfortably wear your regular pants for at least a few more weeks. Another option is to leave your pants unbuttoned and place a belly band around the waistband.

As you get bigger, sleeping and bending over can become uncomfortable, too. When bending over, grab hold of a chair or table to support yourself, and then squat with your knees. This makes it easier to pick up items, and you avoid falling backwards.