Time flies, the end is suitable for the fourth month of pregnancy and a slightly bulging belly already makes it clear to all of your interesting position. What's new is happening at 16 weeks of gestation and that the expectant mother feels?
Let's find out what happens in this period with a woman, as a developing baby, what problems can trap and any recommendations of the doctors it is necessary to adhere to.
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On someone like the kid? The kid in the stomach already looks more like a little man, his body becomes proportional to the head already does not seem so big in relation to the body. At this period the skeleton is actively developing baby, crumb begins to actively move the arms and legs, so the mother can already catch the barely perceptible perturbation.
Actively begin to work the kidneys, liver, bladder, they are already fully formed and begin to carry out their direct functions. Little face on the baby already formed eyelashes and eyebrows, mouth, ears and eyes, but they are not yet closed.
The growth of the baby:108-116 mm
Weight: 80 g
What happens to the female body? If you are still tormented by morning sickness, then this period the state must be normalized, resumes appetite and improve well-being. With 16 weeks of rapid weight gain begins, so you need to keep track of what you eat and how much better to eat more often, but slowly. Many pregnant women may appear normal runny nose, do not worry, it is not treated, over time it will be held. Because of the uterus, which puts pressure on the bladder, again resumed frequent trips to the bathroom.
Try not to be nervous or overwork, avoid crowded places and accumulation of a large number of people, so as not to catch the flu or a cold.
What analyzes to hand over? On a planned visit to the antenatal clinic, in addition to the standard procedures: analysis of urine and blood, weighing, measuring abdominal volume and the height of the bottom of the uterus, the doctor will ask you to undergo a second screening - the triple test that will help identify possible risks of pathologies fetus. If the results of screening high-risk pregnant women is asked to take additional research to help clarify or refute the diagnosis. Among them:
- amniocentesis;
- CVS;
- fetal biopsy tissue;
- cordocentesis;
- Fetoscopy.
Fetal ultrasound the doctor may prescribe only there are some deviations from the test or the complaints of the future mother, but it is not mandatory at this period.
Possible complications. Among the possible complications in this period is missed abortion, the causes of which may be:
- intrauterine infection;
- chromosomal abnormalities;
- Rhesus-conflict;
- low levels of progesterone.
In addition, this term future mom can be confusing:
- low back pain and the coccyx, so often change the position of the body and did not sit;
- abdominal pain due to an actively growing uterus;
- headaches.
Keep an eye on the secretions, the future mother should alert:
watery, Which may indicate leakage of water. If this is suspected, do consult a doctor immediately and do a test on the leakage of amniotic fluid;
cheesy discharge - sign of thrush, which is a must to cure, so also requires internal consultation obstetrician-gynecologist who is pregnant;
bloody issues - are the immediate occasion to call an ambulance because they are signs of danger and for the woman and for the baby.
It recommends that the doctor?
Wear clothes made of natural fabrics, if before that date you were still regular clothes, then it's time to change the jeans and trousers on the "pregnant", with high elastic rubber band in the abdomen. Clothing should not be anywhere to compress and deliver the expectant mother discomfort.
Walk in the fresh air, but be careful in the ice and bad weather, wear comfortable shoes.
Use special oils and creams to prevent the appearance of stretch marks on the skin of the breast, stomach and thighs.
From this period should avoid sleeping on your back or stomach, it is best to sleep on your side.
Eat balanced to avoid sudden surges and excessive weight gain. Discard the sweet, fatty foods, more than lean on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats and fish.
Discard the strong tea and coffee, a drink a day for at least two liters of clean water.
Also be sure to ask about how to increase hemoglobin during pregnancy
