The fetus is about 9 cm long at the end of the month and weights about 20 grams. The fetus floats in a sack of amniotic fluid and gets its food via the umbilical chord. The fourth month weeks -begins 12 weeks after the start of your last period.
At the end of the month there are still 24 weeks until the birth 5 months, 18 days. At the beginning of the month the fetus is 10 weeks old and at the end of the month 14 weeks old. The fetus is about 16 cm long at the end of the month and weights about grams. The uterus is about the size of a fist. The head is big, about half the total length, and the face is beginning to acquire its own features.
The ears and genitals are developing. The fetus practises breathing and swallowing movements. It kicks, moves its toes and thumbs and turns its head. The mother does not yet feel these tiny movements, however. The fifth month weeks 20 -begins 16 weeks after the start of your last period.
At the end of the month there are still 20 weeks until the birth 4 months, 20 days At the beginning of the month the fetus is 14 weeks old and at the end of the month 18 weeks old. The fetus is cm long at the end of the month and weighs grams. The fetus has its own circulatory system and its heart beats twice as fast as an adults.
It now has eyebrows. At this stage the placenta is almost as big as the fetus. It protects the fetus from some but not all harmful substances. The sixth month weeks -begins 20 weeks after the start of your last period. At the end of the month there are still 16 weeks until the birth 3 months, 2 days.
At the beginning of the month the fetus is 18 weeks old and at the end of the month, 22 weeks old. Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do with your heart! Heartburn happens when stomach acids leak into the esophagus. Eating small meals throughout the day, staying upright after eating a meal, and avoiding spicy and fried foods might help. Hot flashes. Hormonal changes and a faster metabolism are probably responsible for you feeling hotter and sweatier than normal.
The best you can do is to try and stay cool, so wear loose clothes, drink lots of water, and put on the fan or air conditioner. Racing heart. This is actually good news — more oxygen and nutrients are being delivered to your baby via the placenta. For this reason, having a racing heart can be normal during pregnancy. If you also feel short of breath or you feel your heart racing and it stays that way, call your provider ASAP.
Pelvic pain. Pregnancy hormones loosen your joints, helping them become more flexible. But this flexibility may be causing you some pain. To help, try not to lift heavy objects and avoid standing for too long. Learn more about hip and pelvic pain. Abdominal pain or cramping. You might experience mild uterine cramps or abdominal pain at 22 weeks pregnant or at another time during this trimester. Try some stress-relief methods.
She can also hear your voice, your heartbeat, your gurgling stomach and the whoosh-whoosh of blood circulating through your body. At 22 weeks pregnant, your uterus is now about an inch above your belly button — growing by leaps and bounds.
But your tummy's not the only thing that's growing these days. Have you looked down at your feet? Quick, look now — before you can't see them anymore. If you're like many expectant women, you'll discover that feet get bigger too. Good news if you're looking to revamp your entire shoe collection, not so good if you've just indulged in a pricey pair of Manolos.
While some foot growth can be attributed to pregnancy swelling edema , there's another reason that feet increase in size during pregnancy — and sometimes don't shrink back afterward. Remember relaxin — that pregnancy hormone that loosens the ligaments and joints around your pelvis so your baby can fit through and the hormone that's also likely to make you especially clumsy during pregnancy?
Well, it doesn't discriminate between the ligaments you'd want loosened up, like those pelvic ones, and those you'd rather it would just leave alone, like the ones in your feet. The result: When the ligaments in the feet are loosened, the bones under them tend to spread slightly, resulting in a half or whole shoe size increase for many women and tootsies that feel suddenly uncomfortably tight. If you do find yourself running to the mall for a new pair of shoes, buy ones that are comfortable and roomy, with no more than a sensible, chunky 2-inch heel.
Skip the stilettos — you'll have trouble enough keeping your balance as your belly balloons forward. By now, you may have encountered at least a couple of well-wishing tummy touchers who can't seem to resist reaching out and patting your belly. It could be anyone — a friend, coworker or a perfect stranger on the deli line. It's understandable, since pregnant tummies are adorable and house something even cuter inside.
And you may not mind — if you're a touchy-feely person yourself, you may even welcome the public display of affection for your baby bump.
But if you do mind, there are a few approaches you can take. One, you can gently but firmly tell them how you feel: "I know you may mean well, but I really would rather you didn't touch my stomach. And three, you can turn the tables by teasingly giving them a belly rub in return. Remember, you're sharing your body on the inside — you don't need to share it on the outside too. Is your uterus practicing for delivery? If you feel irregular, painless, squeezing sensations in your abdomen, it is.
They're a bit like a dress rehearsal: Your uterine muscles are flexing in preparation for the big job they'll have to do in the near future. Keep in mind that while they can be hard to distinguish from the real thing, they're not efficient enough to push your baby out — only actual labor contractions can do that. At risk for preterm labor? Your doctor may do a fetal fibronectin fFN test. FFN is a protein produced during pregnancy; it acts as a kind of "glue" that holds the baby in your uterus.
If the results are negative, you're not at risk, but if they're positive, your odds of going into labor early are higher. In that case, your practitioner may take steps to prolong your pregnancy and prepare your baby's lungs for a preterm delivery.
Talk to your doctor to be sure you're getting enough magnesium from your diet and prenatal vitamin. If you're low, you may feel fatigued and lack muscle strength as if you needed any more of that these days , or have leg cramps or restless legs.
Scientific research shows that you're not the only one who benefits from a sweat session. Those who work out during their pregnancy have babies who, on average, score higher on general intelligence tests by age 4. Not only will your workout boost your muscle power, but it'll also boost your baby's brain power!
Who needs to be loyal to one brand? Store brands and no-frills products may not seduce you with pretty packaging, but they're likely to have inner beauty to match their attractive price tags. Check the labels and you'll see they generally boast as much nutrition as the bigger brands. And here's a little-known secret: In many instances, the store brand is actually a name brand with a store label, so you may be buying the exact same bread you've known and loved — but for a lot less dough.
Thinking of stopping by your dermatologist's office for a fill or a refill of collagen, like Restylane or Perlane? Here's a wrinkle in that plan. The safety of Botox and injectable line fillers during pregnancy hasn't been established through studies yet — which means you're better off holding off for now.
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