Question 1

what is the line down a pregnant woman's belly called? how long does it take to show up?

Accepted Answer

Linea nigra - varies: The latin term for black line - linea nigra - describes the hyperpigmentation noted frequently on pregnant women's lower abdominal skin. This depends on your skin type and is not uniformly present - ergo its appearance is also variable in timing. It usually fades postpartum, although it can persist long-term.

Question 2

at which week of pregnancy your belly goes down?

Accepted Answer

After you deliver: The "drop" is a subjective phenomenon, as you continue you pregnancy you will er bigger with a slight change in some as the fetal head moves deeper into the pelvis.  It occurs at different times, if that is what u refer to.  Gd luc.

Question 3

good day,please i have this smelly discharge sometimes and bit pains down my abdomen, and i have been trying to be pregnant for sometime nw bt cldnt ?

Accepted Answer

See your GYN: The first thing that comes to mind when knew has malodorous vaginal discharge and infertility is infection. Especially if you have concomitant back or lower abdominal pain. Pelvic inflammatory disease is common and can even be caused by normal flora that grows outside normal amounts, such as Garderella, aka bacterial vaginosis. Especially as you are attempting conception get checked and treated.

Question 4

will all women get that dark pregnancy line that goes all the way straight down from belly button?

Accepted Answer

No: One estimate is that it happens in about three quarters of all pregnancies.

Question 5

i'm 4 weeks pregnant, i have pain when pushing down on lower right part of abdomen, what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Ectopic pregnancy: Any lower abdomnal or pelvic pain in early pregnancy could be a sign of an abnormally located pregnancy called ectopic pregnancy, where the pregnancy is not located inside the uterine cavity. It is potentially life threatening. You should see your doctor as soon as possible for an evaluation, pelvic exam and ultrasound to make sure everything is ok... Good luck...

Question 6

whenever i lay down a small bulge forms in my abdomen. i know i'm not pregnant so i'm not sure what's wrong.

Accepted Answer

Hernia : This may be a hernia, most likely an umbilical hernia in an 18 year old female.

Question 7

i am 10weeks3days pregnant my belly was really big and starting to show but i noticed it had gone down abit, is this normal what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Yet to show : Your pregnant uterus won't show up notably when you are only 10 weeks through pregnancy, keep the follow-up with your obstetrician, if concerned about progress of pregnancy, ask your for possible need for an ultrasound scan, wish you a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby

Question 8

can pregnancy cause pain in lower abdomen when first sitting down?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can occur commonly.

Question 9

25 weeks pregnant and having pain in lower back and abdomen it started while laying down as well, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Go to the hospital..: If you are pregnant and having pain in your lower back that lasts longer than 1 hour, you need to go to the hospital's Labor and Delivery triage unit for evaluation.  You could be having pre-term contractions.  They may tell you all is well but its best not to assume this.  Best wishes!

Question 10

whenever i lay down or sit down a small bulge forms in my abdomen near my belly button. i never had sex so it shouldn't be pregnancy. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Um, guts, fat, intestines, bladder...Things that belong in abdomen and tend to be pushed forward when sit / bend.

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Good day,please i have this smelly discharge sometimes and bit pains down my abdomen, and i have been trying to be pregnant for sometime nw bt cldnt ?

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Will all women get that dark pregnancy line that goes all the way straight down from belly button?

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I'm 4 weeks pregnant, i have pain when pushing down on lower right part of abdomen, what can it be?

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Whenever i lay down a small bulge forms in my abdomen. i know i'm not pregnant so i'm not sure what's wrong.

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I am 10weeks3days pregnant my belly was really big and starting to show but i noticed it had gone down abit, is this normal what is going on?

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Can pregnancy cause pain in lower abdomen when first sitting down?

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25 weeks pregnant and having pain in lower back and abdomen it started while laying down as well, what could this be?

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Whenever i lay down or sit down a small bulge forms in my abdomen near my belly button. i never had sex so it shouldn't be pregnancy. what is it?

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