Is the belly button of a pregnant woman connected to the fetus?

The belly button of the human body is very close to the internal organs and is also a very fragile part of the human body. Most people's belly buttons are sunken, and only a few pregnant women have exposed belly buttons. This is due to the enlargement of the uterus, which is a normal phenomenon, so pregnant women do not need to worry too much. This phenomenon leads some pregnant women to believe that the belly button is connected to the fetus, so is the belly button of a pregnant woman connected to the fetus?

First, is the pregnant woman’s belly button connected to the fetus? The pregnant woman’s belly button and the fetus are not connected. The belly button is the scar left after the umbilical cord is tied after birth, and it is not connected to any organ of the fetus. Instead, the fetus's navel is connected to the placenta that is implanted in the pregnant woman's uterus and obtains oxygen and nutrients through expectation.

Second, after pregnancy, expectant mothers may find that their originally sunken belly button has become bulging. Expectant mothers do not need to worry about this situation, because this is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy. It is caused by the gradual enlargement of the pregnant woman's uterus as the fetus develops, squeezing the navel. In addition, this is also related to the firmness of the pregnant woman's skin. Generally, the belly button of expectant mothers with firmer skin is not easy to protrude. The belly button is a place where dirt and filth are hidden, where dirt and mud can easily accumulate and cause bacterial infection. Therefore, expectant mothers should pay attention to cleaning their belly buttons. Generally speaking, shallow belly buttons can be washed with clean water, but deeper belly buttons should be cleaned with a cotton swab and soap or lotion. Also, remember not to pick your belly button with your hands.

The pregnant woman's navel is not connected to the fetus's umbilical cord. Instead, the fetus's navel is connected to the placenta. The placenta is implanted in the uterine wall and absorbs nutrients from the mother. A pregnant woman's belly button can have two shapes, one is convex and the other is concave. The belly button can appear in different shapes, depending on the original belly button shape of the pregnant woman and the firmness of the skin. In addition, the shape of a pregnant woman's belly button will also change with the changes in the pregnant woman's physical condition. There is no relationship between a pregnant woman's belly button and the fetus. The fetus is in the belly button, connected to the placenta through the umbilical cord and absorbs nutrients and water through the placenta. It is recommended not to pick the belly button as it is easy to get infected.