This is likely due to the increasingsize of the uteruspressing against the abdominal wall.
During the second trimester, you may start to notice more prominent changes.
During this time, the skin on your abdomen stretches and might feel tight, uncomfortable, or itchy.
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Itchy, dry, or tight skin on the abdomen and around the belly button can occur during pregnancy.
This happens as the skin on the abdomen stretches, temporarily irritating the area.
Friction-related irritation around the navel, such as rubbing against clothes, can also occur.
In general, though, body weight does not seem to substantially impact the belly button’s appearance.
How Pregnancy Physically Changes the Navel
A growing uterus places pressure on the abdominal wall throughoutpregnancy.
This can lead to physical changes to the navel and belly button.
Belly button piercings can be replaced or re-pierced after delivery if desired.
It can be successfully repaired with surgery.
However, surgeons typically do not repair umbilical hernia during pregnancy.
Some surgeons will wait until you are finished childbearing because another pregnancy may disrupt the repair.
A Word From Verywell
Umbilical hernias are more noticeable when activities like coughing or singing occur.
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