Why is the stomach the same size at six months pregnant as it was at four months?

Patient's question:

During pregnancy, it's always particularly uncomfortable, and morning sickness is also very severe. Why is the stomach the same size at six months as it is at four months?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, in your case, it is likely that you are pregnant. It is best to go to the hospital for a detailed examination. You can have a blood HCG test or buy test strips to check yourself at home.
After the egg is released, it combines with sperm in the fallopian tube to form a fertilized egg. Three days later, it reaches the uterus and implants there, a process called implantation.
First month: After implantation, the fertilized egg begins to develop gradually into an embryo, which then becomes a fetus. The weight of the blastocyst is about 1 kilogram.
Second month: The heart, medulla oblongata, brain, ears, nose, eyes, and digestive system gradually form. The heart starts to beat, and the weight of the blastocyst is about 4-5 kilograms. The surrounding villous tissue gradually develops to form the placenta.

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