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What does it mean when your belly drops during pregnancy?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lightening: At about 30 to 34 weeks the uterus and baby are large enough and heavy enough that gravity causes the uterus to descend into the pelvis giving the impression that the abdomen is dropping. That is normal.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/7/2013

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