Since many families like to withhold the news of a new addition to their family until the second trimester, many new moms find themselves wondering when they will begin to show. Most women can expect their pelvises to protrude at about 12 weeks in. This may be longer for first-time moms, as their uterus does not have the same amount of muscle memory as those who have already given birth. When the uterus is more relaxed from previous birthing experiences, the belly expands much easier.

Key Takeaways:

• Expectant mothers are always anxious to know when they will start showing their baby bump.
• Often, mamas to be will notice changes in their bodies around the 8-week mark but everyone is different.
• First-time expectant mothers often show on the later side because they don’t yet have the muscle memory of growing a baby.

“In general, other people may not notice your growing belly until at least 12 weeks. This is because the uterus doesn’t pop out of the pelvis until about this time. Doctors and midwives start measuring the fundal height at around 12 weeks as well, since it can finally be felt above the pelvic bone.”

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