💬 Ever notice your lower belly looks a little different throughout the month? That little bump you might see is actually totally normal and often caused by hormonal-related fluid retention 💧 Here’s what’s going on 👇 �During the luteal phase (the two weeks before your period), your hormones progesterone and oestrogen rise. This can cause your body to hold more salt and water, especially around your lower belly 🩸 Then, during your period, there’s also increased blood flow to your pelvic organs