Beyonce Knowles-Carter sat down recently for an intimate interview with Katie Couric for ABC?s 20/20.

In the interview, which aired December 2, 2011, Queen B spoke about her controversial baby bump and addressed why we?ve seen it fluctuate day to day.

The truth is, it?s safety.

I just want to make sure I can have a peaceful day. And I want to make sure my child is protected.

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The hot mom to-be recently released a video where she admits to playing a bit of hide & seek with her baby bump (click here if you missed it), but Bey explains that all the secrecy and games are merely for the protection of her unborn child.

So now you know your eyes were NOT deceiving you!

In case you missed it, watch Beyonce’s FULL 20/20 interview below:

VIDEO: Katie Couric interviews Beyonce 20/20