Sixteenth week of pregnancy
It's great time: you feel better, you have not gained so much weight yet and the pregnancy problems seem to have disappeared. From this moment you may begin to feel the baby's first movements.
How the child grows
The fetus, in this sixteenth week, has made great progress: it measures about 10 centimeters and weighs about 70 grams. Small ear cavities begin to form, fingerprints and his features are more and more human. His muscles are growing and moving often.
As the doctor explains, at this stage it is possible to clearly see the spine, the bones of the legs and arms, the feet, the intestines. Finally, an evaluation of the nuchal fold, cerebellum and stomach can already be done.
15 fifteenth week of pregnancy
Symptoms of the XNUMXth week of pregnancy
One of the main symptoms of this week are the baby's first movements, which are usually felt by the mother between the 16th and 20th week (the first-time mothers will recognize them a little later). The amazement is very strong, the doubt that it is only the movements due exclusively to the "air" in the intestine, too. In fact, the very first movement of the fetus is so delicate and fleeting that it often leaves the doubt that it belongs to the child. To try to feel it, lie on your back and place your hands on your belly.How does mom's body change?
The height of theuterus it continues to grow and you may feel even a few small contractions - don't panic, it's just the uterus that is slowly preparing for delivery. But if the contractions become persistent, it is better to call the gynecologist.
L'intestine he can be a little lazy and constipation can be frequent. Eat more fiber.
Some may begin to appear spots on the face: are the stains of the mask of pregnancy. Protect yourself from the sun with a cream with a high protective factor and always hydrate the skin a lot.
Sixteenth week of pregnancy ultrasound (PHOTO)
Against the stretch marks use from the first months, daily, a moisturizer or almond oil or rosehip or wheat germ oil, and keeping weight under control, especially in the last months, helps to prevent the appearance of these unsightly streaks
These days the doctor might order a blood test to monitor hemoglobin levels and preventanemia from iron deficiency.
Sixteenth week of pregnancy, curiosity
In reality, this XNUMXth week is a week of relaxation, no visits and no disturbances. You could take the opportunity to take a short trip. Remember that from the eighth month of pregnancy you will no longer be able to travel in plane and in general the movements will begin to be tiring due to the belly and fatigue.
Sixteenth week of pregnancy, the video
SOURCE VIDEO CREDITS | Gene
Weeks of pregnancy
If you want to learn more about the other 40 weeks of pregnancy, she has created a nine-month calendar with advice on health, nutrition and tests to take during the 40 weeks. You will also be able to find out about the changes in the mother's body, how the baby bump grows and how the fetus develops.
- Pregnancy Week Calendar
- The midwife's advice for 40 weeks of pregnancy
- Pregnancy video from conception to birth
- Pictures of pregnancy week by week
- Exams to do in pregnancy
How the child grows
The fetus, in this sixteenth week, has made great progress: it measures about 10 centimeters and weighs about 70 grams. Small ear cavities begin to form, fingerprints and his features are more and more human. His muscles are growing and moving often.
As Dr. Amelia Forte explains, at this stage it is possible to clearly see the spine, the bones of the legs and arms, the feet, the intestines. Finally, an evaluation of the nuchal fold, cerebellum and stomach can already be done.15 fifteenth week of pregnancy
Symptoms of the XNUMXth week of pregnancy
One of the main symptoms of this week are the baby's first movements, which are usually felt by the mother between the 16th and 20th week (the first-time mothers will recognize them a little later). The amazement is very strong, the doubt that it is only the movements due exclusively to the "air" in the intestine, too. In fact, the very first movement of the fetus is so delicate and fleeting that it often leaves the doubt that it belongs to the child. To try to feel it, lie on your back and place your hands on your belly.How does mom's body change?
The height of theuterus it continues to grow and you may feel even a few small contractions - don't panic, it's just the uterus that is slowly preparing for delivery. But if the contractions become persistent, it is better to call the gynecologist.
L'intestine he can be a little lazy and constipation can be frequent. Eat more fiber.
Some may begin to appear spots on the face: are the stains of the mask of pregnancy. Protect yourself from the sun with a cream with a high protective factor and always hydrate the skin a lot.
Sixteenth week of pregnancy ultrasound (PHOTO)
Against the stretch marks use from the first months, daily, a moisturizer or almond oil or rosehip or wheat germ oil, and keeping weight under control, especially in the last months, helps to prevent the appearance of these unsightly streaks
These days the doctor might order a blood test to monitor hemoglobin levels and preventanemia from iron deficiency.
Sixteenth week of pregnancy, curiosity
In reality, this XNUMXth week is a week of relaxation, no visits and no disturbances. You could take the opportunity to take a short trip. Remember that from the eighth month of pregnancy you will no longer be able to travel in plane and in general the movements will begin to be tiring due to the belly and fatigue.
Sixteenth week of pregnancy, the video
SOURCE VIDEO CREDITS | Gene
Weeks of pregnancy
If you want to learn more about the other 40 weeks of pregnancy, she has created a nine-month calendar with advice on health, nutrition and tests to take during the 40 weeks. You will also be able to find out about the changes in the mother's body, how the baby bump grows and how the fetus develops.
- Pregnancy Week Calendar
- The midwife's advice for 40 weeks of pregnancy
- Pregnancy video from conception to birth
- Pictures of pregnancy week by week
- Exams to do in pregnancy
