Hormonal storms and morning sickness gradually decrease. The child grows rapidly, begins to react to bright light and changes in environmental temperature.
15 weeks pregnant
Mother
Soon frequent urination will stop. the uterus rises above the pubic symphysis and ceases to oppress the bladder. A new problem appears – constipation, in order to avoid them, doctors recommend introducing foods with a high fiber content into the diet. There is more blood circulating than before pregnancy, and the heart expands slightly and beats faster than usual. Moles and freckles darken, after childbirth they turn pale.
Child
The fruit weighs about 50 g, almost 10 cm long. The legs have become longer than the arms, the skin is translucent. The body is covered with fluff (lanugo), this is the initial hairline, which disappears before childbirth. The child feels the mood of the mother and if the mother feels bad, then the baby will not be happy.
16 weeks pregnant
Mother
Annoyed by nosebleeds and nasal congestion? The hormones progesterone and estrogen are to blame for this, causing excessive “swelling” of the mucous membranes, which will alleviate the condition of air humidification. If the nosebleed is profuse, consult a gynecologist, blood clotting problems should be resolved before delivery .
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The baby still fits in the palm of your hand, with an approximate length of 11 cm and a weight of about 80 g. The fetus responds to sounds, although hearing is not yet fully developed. Scientists say that the fetus feels the vibration of sounds through the skin. The nose is fully formed – at this time the baby can breathe and suck on the breast.
17 weeks pregnant
Mother
The first fetal movements are usually felt at 17-20 weeks or a little later if this is the first pregnancy. At first, the baby’s movements will be similar to the “gurgling” or fluttering of butterflies, strong and regular tremors will appear closer to the third trimester.
Child
The length of the fetus is 12 cm, a unique pattern of prints appeared on the little fingers. The baby squeezes his fingers into a fist and can grab the umbilical cord with his hands. The tiny heart pumps about 30 liters of blood per day, the heartbeat is twice as fast as that of the mother. The bone marrow produces blood cells. The genitals are fully formed.
18 weeks pregnant
Mother
Even if the pregnancy develops according to the book, in the near future you will have a second ultrasound that will make sure that the child is developing in accordance with the norm. The second trimester, although considered the most enjoyable, can deprive you of emotional stability. The spine changes its curve, adapting to changes, if you are worried about back pain, massage, swimming and a warm bath will help reduce it.
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The fetus trains breathing – the chest rises and falls. The ventricles of the heart divide, a partition appears between them. Tactile feedback develops, the baby is able to “respond” to mom’s strokes. Now the length of the baby is 12-14 cm in coccyx-parietal size, and the length with legs is up to 25 cm, weight is 150 g.
19 weeks pregnant
Mother
During this period, pregnant women experience an increase in leg size, which is associated with an increase in fluid in the body. Feet may swell slightly when walking for a long time. If the swelling after a night’s rest does not subside and is accompanied by increased pressure, this may be a sign of preeclampsia. High blood pressure requires consultation with a doctor and treatment.
Child
The coccyx-parietal size of the fetus is 15 cm, weight is 200 g. The baby moves the eyeballs, although the eyes are still closed. The child often hiccups – this is an excellent gymnastics for the diaphragm, mothers sometimes feel these rhythmic movements.
20 weeks pregnant
Mother
The tummy continues to grow, now it is noticeable to others. Painless Braxton Hicks contractions begin at this time. Such contractions are called “training”, they provide a smooth preparation of the uterus for childbirth. If they are felt more than 10 per day and you are worried about back pain, consult a doctor. The perceptible movements of the child become regular, pay attention to his habits – the time of sleep and active wakefulness, this will help to avoid panic associated with his activity.
Child
The fetus trains the sense of balance, he feels that he is swinging during the movement of the mother or when she breathes deeply. After birth, such swaying will soothe him. The child reacts to changes in environmental temperature, he does not like it when his mother takes a too hot or cool shower.
Although his eyes are still closed, he pulls the handle towards a strong light source. The child is frightened by loud and unexpected sounds and calms down in silence. It seems that his favorite sound is his mother’s heartbeat. Marigolds form on the fingers, the sebaceous glands work. The little man weighs about 260 g, length 15-17 cm.
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