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A member asked:

I'm 16 weeks pregnant and my belly button is getting more shallow than it was pre-pregnancy. what causes this?

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Abdominal wall: There are changes that are going to happen to your abdominal wall and skin including possible change in the appearance of your belly button, a dark line down the center of your lower abdomen and possible stretch marks. Your skin, abdominal muscles and support structures are made to stretch for your new baby.

Dr Milan agreed

Answered 8/29/2014

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