PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: How big should my belly be by 21 weeks??

Re: How big should my belly be by 21 weeks??

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 19:22:44 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 24 Mar 2001, Ally wrote: >
>I have been very unsure as to whether I am pregant or not. I didn't
>have my period for over 2 months (ie I missed it twice). I got it on
>October 13th and not again until January 18th. I have never had sex but
>have been in contect with semen, and I know there is a possibilty of
>getting pregant with out having intercourse. When I did recieve my
>period in January it was lighter and shorter than usual. I had my last
>period on Feburary 13th. If I was pregant How big should my belly be by
>now (at about 21 weeks)? Would I be able to notice a difference, big or
>small? Please help this has been stressing me out a bit.

Ally

At 21 weeks your uterus should be at the level of your umbilicus (belly button). That said--get to your doctor monday and have this checked out. If you are lucky enough to not be pregnant, speak to him about some responsible contraception before the next accident is real. Good Luck

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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