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Why does bottom of sternum sticks out alot since pregnancy. ?

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Xiphoid protrusion: The bottom of the sternum has a small triangular shaped bone(xiphoid process) attached loosely, that is susceptible to protruding outward when the abdomen pushes against it in later pregnancy.

Answered 4/11/2017

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