Question
Why does my 24-day-old baby’s stomach look especially large, and the blood vessels on his stomach are clearly visible? Is this normal?
Answer
A baby’s large stomach and visible blood vessels are normal phenomena. This is because infants have a barrel-shaped abdomen and the diaphragm is positioned lower, making the abdomen appear more rounded. As long as the baby’s feeding and bowel movements are normal, there is usually no need to worry. Please pay attention to whether the baby has any other discomfort symptoms. If not, this may be a normal situation.