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What happens to the abdominal organs later on in pregnancy as the uterus grows higher and higher into the abdomen?
7 years, 3 months ago
As the uterus grows, the top half of the uterus expands. As it expands or stretches, it actually pushes all the organs that used to occupy that space higher and higher into your upper abdomen. That’s why your digestive system, your small and large intestines, are pretty cramped. That’s why you have a lot of the indigestion, the heartburn, the feeling of fullness immediately. It’s a lot of pressure.