At the 25th week of pregnancy, the size of the fetus reaches 22 cm, weight - 700 g. The baby's hair gradually accumulates pigment and begins to acquire the color that they will have at birth. Now the main thing for the expectant mother is the correct metabolism and the absence of any infections.
Weeks and months
If your pregnancy is 25 weeks, how many months is it? Now you are in the seventh lunar month, more than half of the pregnancy has already been experienced. Read about the calculation of the due date and due date here.
How is fetal development going
Subcutaneous fat continues to develop under your baby's skin. Thanks to this, the baby becomes plump. But this is not for the sake of affection of relatives and not for infant beauty. Without subcutaneous fat, a person is very cold. In addition, it is this layer that later allows you to survive short-term fasting. What else happens to the fetus:
- The formation of pigment begins in the hair. This substance will determine the color of the hair on the baby's head at the time of birth.
- Brain cells and neural connections become more complex.
- The bone marrow is actively involved in the digestion process.
The fetus is mostly asleep, but continues to wiggle. During periods of wakefulness, he is more active. To train movements, the baby has the walls of the uterus, which he rests against from time to time. And also - the umbilical cord, by which the fetus can reflexively grab the handles.
Another training action is breathing movements. This skill is very important for a baby's first breath. A small amount of amniotic fluid enters the bronchi and lungs through the nose of the fetus, but there is no danger.
The kid has grown a lot, has become stronger. His movements are already felt very clearly. Some tremors may cause a little pain. If the fetus is playing too much, you can stroke your belly. Many mothers noted that this calms the little “football player” very well.
This is what your child looks like:
Moms often worry about how their baby is positioned. Some babies are already settling in the uterus head down, as it will be necessary before childbirth. But the property of the fetus is that it can turn over until the beginning of labor in the mother. If you do an ultrasound and say that the fetus is still head up or even across, you should not be afraid. The kid still has time to turn as it should, and if not, there are special exercises that can help with this. Don't worry now.
Your feelings
The third trimester, the most difficult, has not yet begun. If you are healthy, follow all the recommendations and have balanced your diet, everything should be just fine. Frequent urge to urinate became habitual. Surely you have learned how to defeat heartburn attacks - eat porridge and drink jelly. The grown tummy makes you lean back slightly when walking. Surely you enjoy beautiful, thick hair and delicate skin.
And yet your body is constantly doing difficult work. If he fails, some discomfort and problems are possible.
In about every second woman, pregnancy is accompanied by the onset and development of hemorrhoids. This happens for two reasons:
- The uterus grows and presses on the intestines and its large blood vessels.
- The intestines do not always work stably; pregnant women often have constipation.
This disease is not dangerous, but very unpleasant. It is best to take care in advance that the hemorrhoids simply do not start. To do this, you need to avoid constipation, help digestion - give up everything fried, fatty and spicy. The diet must necessarily contain food that stimulates peristalsis, that is, contraction of the intestinal muscles. These are dried apricots, prunes, dairy and grain products. Another important point. If constipation still occurs, you cannot push.
Talk to your doctor about how to deal with these kinds of problems. He may prescribe relaxing or softening candles. Do not be afraid to talk to your doctor about such problems - such troubles are not uncommon during pregnancy.
The fear of spontaneous abortion is gradually decreasing. Now, if childbirth begins ahead of schedule, the baby has every chance to survive. Still, he will be born underdeveloped. That is why it is important to take care of your health and avoid any dangerous situations.
In week 25, you may start snoring in your sleep, even if you have never done so before. This is a temporary phenomenon and is associated with an overload of your respiratory organs. For the same reason, you may feel short of breath when walking or climbing stairs.
If something hurts
It is important to distinguish pain from discomfort. Small inconveniences accompany you almost all the time. Pulling sensations in the abdomen and lower back are a signal that the body is trying to adapt to the enlargement of the uterus (now it is comparable in size to a soccer ball). A dangerous sign is real, severe pain in these areas. They talk about the threat of premature birth, especially when combined with severe or just repetitive labor.
Late toxicosis
This is one of the most adverse pregnancy complications. Read about it here.
The weight
Your body weight should increase. This ensures the growth of the fetus, the formation of the required amount of blood and amniotic fluid. The rate of weight gain at the twenty-fifth week is approximately 350 grams. Otherwise, anemia, calcium deficiency may begin - after all, your baby needs this element. However, gaining too much weight will make it difficult for you to breathe and move. Be careful. Ideally, if you have a scale at home, it helps you keep track of your readings between doctor visits.
Photos of tummies (click to enlarge)
Allocations
Nothing changes here. The secretion of your vagina should normally be light, moderately thick, without an unpleasant odor. Any deviation from these indicators requires a visit to a doctor and examination.
Women's consultation
At this time or a little later, your doctor may change the calendar of visits. This is due to the need for more careful observation.
At the end of the second trimester, many women develop anemia (anemia). The first signal is a decrease in hemoglobin level, which is detected by laboratory analysis. If this is your case, your doctor will prescribe iron supplements.
Controlling blood glucose levels is equally important. Sometimes pregnant women develop diabetes mellitus, which is very important to take action on time. If the sugar level rises slightly, it is usually sufficient to reduce the amount of carbohydrates in the diet.
If recently you have not been assigned blood tests and vaginal smears for various infections (including genital), then this can be done exactly at the 25th week.
Remember that any “bad” analysis must be repeated to rule out possible laboratory error. Never eat breakfast before donating blood, as this will cause the test results to be incorrect.
Now or soon you will have a cardiotocography. This is a detailed, longitudinal study of your fetus's heart activity. It lasts 30 minutes and records the beating of a small heart in dynamics. Over time, such studies will be assigned to you periodically. How often - the doctor decides.
Recommendations
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- Follow the diet prescribed by your doctor. Be sure to eat seasonal vegetables and fruits. You shouldn't try new exotic fruits and other completely unfamiliar foods. Your body can react in unexpected ways.
- If your hands are swollen, do not wear rings, tight bracelets.
- For swelling in the legs (not associated with late toxicosis), try to keep your legs raised if possible.
- Sleep with pillows on your left side.
- It is advisable not to be among large crowds of people, especially during epidemics.
- At work, take breaks every half hour, if possible. Do not sit cross-legged, change your body position more often.
- Wear a prenatal brace.
- Light physical activity is a must! But no contact sports, agility exercises or tedious exercises. It is best to practice swimming or yoga.
- Sexual desires can increase markedly. This is due to the frequent rush of blood to the genitals. Choose comfortable sex positions and do not allow too much activity, pressure on the abdomen. If your partner is afraid of harming the fetus, develop joint cautious behavior.
- Wear only comfortable clothing and shoes.
- You should not dye your hair with chemical agents now - many of them penetrate the bloodstream and can harm the fetus.
Your well-being is the most accurate indicator that you are doing everything right.
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