26th week of pregnancy completes the second trimester, and you come to the finish line. What's happening this week with a baby and how the expectant mother feels?
Before meeting with the crumbs every week there is less time. Let's find out what happens in this period with a woman, as a developing baby, what problems can trap and any recommendations it is necessary to adhere to.
On someone like the kid?
26th week of pregnancy the fetus / istockphoto.com
The facial features of the baby is already fully formed and this week pipsqueak first opens his eyes and sees everything. Ears are in place and begins the formation of the inner ear and auditory receptors. Actively continues to develop the brain and nervous system that develops memory, so the baby is already remembers my mother's voice. The child in the stomach can react strongly to various loud noises, loud music, so try not to go to such places, so as not to frighten the crumbs.
Height: 31-32 cm
Weight: 700-800 g
What happens to the female body?
The load on the female body increases, so the pregnancy can often get tired, feel sleepy. Shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing due to uterine pressure on the diaphragm. Mammary glands continued to actively prepare for breastfeeding appears colostrum, so do not be alarmed if you find smudges on the morning nightgown. Also uterus presses on the bladder, causing frequent trips to the bathroom.
During this period, the woman begins the breeding season, so it tends to all equip and prepare the house to the appearance of the baby. These impulses are global so often that a woman must stop and try to coax from any radical and costly physical action, putting them on the post-natal period.
What analyzes to hand over?
What analyzes to hand over a 26 week pregnancy / istockphoto.com
If at 26 weeks' gestation have planned a planned visit to the antenatal clinic, before taking you need to pass urinalysis. In addition the doctor will prescribe you a blood count to find out the level of hemoglobin. Also, an obstetrician-gynecologist will conduct all standard procedures: weight, blood pressure measurement, measurement of waist circumference and height of the uterine fundus and listen to the heartbeat of the fetus.
possible complications
Convulsions. In this period a frequent visitor to the expectant mother can become cramps, the reasons which can be very much. Among them:
- lack of calcium, magnesium or vitamin B6;
- low hemoglobin;
- syndrome constricted inferior vena cava;
- problems with blood vessels.
Do not be intimidated, and slowly pull the toes, which cramp, back and forth, and then make a gentle massage.
Thrush. By that time, the amount of bleeding increases, and that's fine, as long as they are odorless, do not cause itching and were transparent color. Allocating an unpleasant odor and curd consistency indicate the presence of yeast and require mandatory treatment.
Iron-deficiency anemia. Control of hemoglobin levels is very important, because the lack of it can lead to serious health problems like the mother (including after the birth) and the baby. So do not forget to take the mandatory clinical analysis of blood and, if necessary, to drink iron preparations.
It recommends that the doctor?
Prevention of stretch marks during pregnancy / istockphoto.com
Use special creams and oils to prevent the appearance of stretch marks on the breasts, abdomen and thighs.
Watch out for power, prefer only healthy yet, and food debris: semi-finished products, sweets, fast food, chips, soft drinks, it is better excluded from the diet altogether.
From this period you can slowly begin to prepare for the emergence of the baby, look first wardrobe, choose a stroller and crib. Also, it is time to determine the maternity hospital in which you plan to give birth.
Enroll in courses for pregnant women, it's time to find out all about the upcoming birth, the first months of life and special care for the baby.
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