Pregnant women usually present with a large lower abdomen first, its because at first the enlarged uterus is usually located in the pelvis and therefore the lower abdomen is more pronounced. And as time goes on and the foetus continues to grow, a bulge may gradually be seen throughout the abdomen. In addition to a bulging abdomen, pregnant women often experience symptoms in other parts of the body, such as breast fullness and loss of appetite, which are normal and not a cause for concern if there is no particular discomfort.