When Do You Start Waddling When Pregnant?

Week 32 – your third trimester. Have you started to waddle yet? It's quite normal to start waddling like a penguin, when your bump gets big. That's your body's way of compensating for all that extra weight up front.

When do you start waddling during pregnancy?

Waddling gaits are commonly seen in pregnant women, especially during the third trimester. Several things can cause this. During your second trimester, your body starts producing relaxin, a hormone that relaxes the joints and ligaments in your pelvis, allowing it to widen.

What causes waddling during pregnancy?

The loosening of the joints and the downward pressure from the growing belly actually cause the pelvis to get wider, she says. A wider pelvis means a wider stance. That explains part of the waddle. The other part, according to Carusi, is caused by a shift in our center of balance.