During pregnancy, the uterus expands, making up a larger and larger portion of the woman's abdomen. At left is the anterior view with months labeled; at right is a lateral view labeling the last 4 weeks. During the final stages of gestation before childbirth, the fetus and uterus will drop to a lower position.

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