Why do newborn babies have big bellies

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

It's normal for a small baby to have a big belly, and it's neither bloating nor any strange disease, but rather caused by the physiological characteristics of a small baby. The abdominal muscles of a small baby are not yet fully developed, and the abdominal wall is relatively loose. The abdomen is often affected by the contents of the gastrointestinal tract and tends to deform. After eating, the abdomen appears relatively bulging; when hungry or after a large bowel movement, the abdomen looks slightly flatter.

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