25th week of pregnancy is another stage in the development of your unborn baby. This period has its own characteristics, as well as problems that a future mother may face. But in most cases, the 25th week of pregnancy is a happy time for every woman.
25th week of pregnancy: what happens to the baby?
At this stage, the weight of your future baby is approximately 700 grams, and the body length is 22 - 31 cm. It should be understood that these indicators are not standard and individual for each fetus.
The child at the 25th week of pregnancy has already formed its individual wakefulness and sleep regimen. During activity, the baby trains, develops muscles, and learn new movements. For example, he can already suck a finger.
During this period, there is an intensive development of the brain, as well as the skeleton. The child forms joints. The bone marrow, which over time will become the main organ for the formation of blood cells, is actively developing.
The fetus at its 25th week of pregnancy has its own, individual fingerprints. The formation of the reproductive system ends - in girls the vagina is formed, and in boys the testicles descend into the scrotum.
In addition, lung development ends. The child constantly swallows amniotic fluid, however, in a very small amount - this is how primordial feces are formed.
With the help of ultrasound, you can determine the gender of your unborn baby.
25th week of pregnancy: what happens to the mother’s body?
At this stage, the uterus increases significantly. The tummy is already rounded, moreover, the sides are much larger.
If before pregnancy you did not engage in sports or constant physical labor, then it is likely that your back aches constantly, the muscles of which are not yet accustomed to additional weight. In this case, it’s best to use a bandage that can relieve tension from the back while supporting your stomach
Rapid increases in body volume can lead to stretch marks. That is why you need to carefully monitor your skin. Always use special moisturizers, or just lubricate your skin with olive oil. Lotion for newborns will also help. It is worth noting that these funds must not only be rubbed into the skin, but also massage the lungs - so you can improve blood circulation to the skin and avoid stretch marks.
The breast of a pregnant woman continues to increase, and with light pressure, colostrum is released from the breast. Remember the rules of care and hygiene - make contrast showers, wash your breasts thoroughly. At this stage of pregnancy, it is recommended to abandon breast massage and nipple stimulation. The fact is that breast stimulation promotes contractions of the uterus, and this can cause premature birth. Active preparation for breastfeeding should begin at about 34 - 35 weeks.
Due to the active growth and development of the child, a lot of pregnant women are faced with anemia - an insufficient amount of iron in the blood. Iron is a very important element, as it is an integral part of hemoglobin and is responsible for supplying tissues with oxygen. That is why anemia can adversely affect the development of the fetus and cause oxygen deficiency. Therefore, be sure to take all the recommended tests. If you have determined anemia, then do not worry too much - in most cases, iron supplements, vitamin complexes, and the right diet are prescribed for treatment.
25 week of pregnancy: possible complications
At 25 weeks of gestation, the risk of fetal freezing may increase. Therefore, be sure to monitor your condition. The main symptoms of a missed pregnancy are fever, chills, pain, and lack of fetal movement. In any case, be sure to consult a doctor.