1. Abdominal muscle relaxation in pregnant women: During pregnancy, the uterus gradually increases, which may lead to abdominal muscle relaxation. This may cause the skin around the navel to protrude outward.
2. Separation of rectus abdominis: rectus abdominis is the muscle connecting the two sides of the abdomen. During pregnancy, due to the enlargement and compression of the uterus, the rectus abdominis may separate, resulting in the skin around the navel protruding outward.
3. Fat accumulation: During pregnancy, the hormone level in pregnant women will change, which may lead to abdominal fat accumulation. This may cause the skin around the navel to protrude outward.
If you find your navel protruding during pregnancy, here are some suggestions:
1. Maintain proper weight gain: excessive weight gain may aggravate the problems of abdominal muscle relaxation and rectus abdominis separation. Please consult your doctor or dietitian to find out the right weight gain range for you.
2. Strengthen abdominal muscle exercise: Proper abdominal muscle exercise helps to strengthen abdominal muscles and reduce the risk of separation of rectus abdominis. Please consult a professional obstetrician or physiotherapist to find out the exercise mode that suits you.
3. Pay attention to posture: Keeping the correct posture can reduce the pressure on abdominal muscles. Try to avoid keeping the same posture for a long time, such as standing or sitting for a long time.
4. Wear appropriate underwear: Choosing appropriate underwear can provide abdominal support and reduce the burden on abdominal muscles. Please consult a professional obstetrician or underwear consultant to find out the underwear style and size that suits you.
If none of the above methods can alleviate the problem, or if you have other symptoms, it is recommended to consult your obstetrician for further evaluation and treatment suggestions. Remember, everyone's situation is unique, and it's best to make a solution that suits you according to your personal situation.