21 weeks - is the beginning of the sixth month of pregnancy, so you can safely collect the first dowry and look closely to the hospital. What else awaits future mother this week?
Half life behind, so to meet 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?
fetal development at 21 weeks' gestation / istockphoto.com
Kid every week is becoming more like a baby, he rounded shape, the legs are longer. By this week, is already fully formed the beginnings of the milk teeth, appeared eyebrows and eyelashes.
In the blood, the baby begins to produce white blood cells, which will protect it from infections.
The child is very active, one day he makes more than 300 perturbations, but the mother feels only 10-15 active tremors.
Improved and incorporated into the work of all organs and systems, are actively working on this term nervous, excretory, and digestive system. The child is formed sense of smell and taste, so he knows the taste of the amniotic fluid, and if he likes (eg, sweet, eaten after a mother cake), it is their pleasure to drink.
The child is very dependent on the psychological state of the mother, so all the experiences and anxieties better to leave and enjoy the pregnancy. The child is very active, per day makes it more perturbations 300, of which 10-15 mum feels active tremors.
Height: 20 cm
Weight: 300 g
What happens to the female body?
Back pain during pregnancy / istockphoto.com
In general, the state of the future mother in this period is quite good, may be concerned about heartburn, and constipation. In this case, you need to revise your diet, eat small meals and drink plenty of water.
At week 21 of pregnancy lying uterus 1-2 cm above the umbilicus, become more rounded shape. It is important to monitor weight gain and do not forget that during the active weight gain is yet to come, so eat healthy food, small meals 4-5 times a day.
At 21 weeks of pregnancy a woman can be confusing training bout - Braxton Hicks contractions, do not worry, because your body slowly begins to prepare for childbirth. If cramping sensations are short-lived and not periodic, it does not carry any threat to any woman or child.
Uterus increases, so sometimes discomfort may be present in the pelvic area. Belly already large enough, so to prevent the appearance of stretch marks, use special creams or oils to moisturize the skin.
What analyzes to hand over?
Routine ultrasound pregnancy / istockphoto.com
20-21 weeks - a period of the second ultrasound screening, so if you have not already done it, now is the time. In this ultrasound the doctor evaluates the condition and development of the internal organs of the child, paying special attention to the heart. If you have any questions, the future mom can send to additional inspections.
In addition, at week 21, you need a planned visit your obstetrician-gynecologist who is pregnant and pass the common blood and urine tests.
possible complications
Various pain. Often in this period women are concerned about soreness on the sides of the abdomen is stretched ligaments, as the uterus begins to grow actively. If this pain infrequent and short-term, then do not worry.
Additionally, you may get a headache due to pressure drops or overwork. Swelling and varicose veins provoke pain and discomfort in the legs. Increases the load on the back of the rapid growth of the uterus, so the woman feels the pain and discomfort in the back, especially in the lumbar spine.
Allocation. Isolation on this term quite abundant, but they should be colorless, homogeneous and odorless. If the discharge is red, you should immediately call an ambulance and go to the hospital.
Premature birth. Unfortunately, for various reasons this period may occur premature birth, so if you feel a sharp pain the abdomen, the growing struggle, rupture of membranes or bleeding, immediately go to the hospital. At stake will stand your health, as the fruit of this period is not yet viable.
It recommends that the doctor?
How to talk to the child in the stomach / istockphoto.com
Weather outside again pleases, so try to walk more in the fresh air, do not overdo it, do not be nervous. If any conflicts arise at work or at home, try to ignore them as the mental health of a child depends on your emotional state.
If up to 21 weeks, you were his "doberemennuyu" clothes, it's time to update your wardrobe, the clothes should be comfortable, not to squeeze and not to bring discomfort.
During sleep and rest is best to lie on your left side, so as not to was transferred by the vena cava, or the baby may experience a lack of oxygen.
Eat right and balanced, try to eat more fiber, healthy fats, drink plenty of water a day.
Start a conversation with the kid, because he'll have excellent hearing, talk to him, sing his songs, include a beautiful melodious music.
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