25 month pregnancy
Baby and You at 25 Weeks Pregnant
Key Takeaways at 25 Weeks Pregnant
- Things are getting real! Your bump is no longer concealable, and you’ve probably gained about 15+ pounds so far.
- Baby is establishing a sleep pattern in utero. You’ll notice (and feel) that they’re active for part of the day and then quiet for 12 to 14 hours while they snooze. If you’re worried about limited activity, try having a sip of water or juice to see if it motivates baby.
- Pregnancy symptoms abound. You may have trouble sleeping—especially with that bump in the way. As organs shift and your uterus expands, you could experience heartburn and frequent urination too. You may also have Braxton Hicks practice contractions too.
You’re 25 weeks pregnant, and it’s probably dawned on you that soon you’ll actually have to deliver this baby. That might be a little scary, but it’s also exciting! What’s cool is that most hospitals will let you pre-register for delivery, which means you can fill out your admissions paperwork early so you don’t have to stand around filling out a bunch of forms while in the throes of labor.
Baby at Week 25
Baby is enjoying their new sense of equilibrium—yep, your 25-week fetus is now learning which way is up and which is down. As for 25 weeks fetal development, baby is growing more fat and more hair too!
How big is baby at 25 weeks?
Baby at 25 weeks is as big as a head of cauliflower, measuring 13.6 inches in length and weighing nearly 1.5 pounds. At 25 weeks, baby’s size is starting to feel tangible. This baby thing is happening soon!
What does baby look like at 25 weeks in the womb?
Your 25-week-old fetus is growing more hair on that sweet little noggin, and they might bounce around suddenly in your 25 week baby bump if a loud sound startles them. Baby may also respond to your voice by moving or getting the hiccups, and their eyelids may open this week!
25 weeks pregnant is how many months?
While most doctors track pregnancy by week, not month, 25 weeks pregnant is six months pregnant. Still, knowing the answer to “how many months is 25 weeks pregnant?” can be helpful, since casual references to your pregnancy by family and friends may be by month.
25 week ultrasound
It’s not likely that you’ll get an ultrasound at 25 weeks pregnant, unless your doctor has ordered extra monitoring for baby. You’ll see the OB once this month if you haven’t already. Starting at week 28, your visits will get bumped up to every two weeks.
In case you missed it, the glucose challenge screening test will happen between weeks 24 and 28, so if you haven’t gone yet, make sure you have an appointment set. Your doctor may ask you to not eat for several hours beforehand (not so fun when you’re 25 weeks pregnant) and then drink a sugary solution. Your blood will be drawn to see how your body’s processing sugar. This test can rule out gestational diabetes or raise a red flag, in which case your doctor would order further testing.
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Pregnancy Symptoms at Week 25
You’re probably still feeling pretty energetic, but you also might be starting to feel weighed down by your bigger-by-the-day baby.
Your 25 weeks pregnant symptoms may include:
Trouble sleeping
Maybe you can’t sleep because you’re getting nervous about delivery, or maybe it’s your haywire hormones—or just your big belly getting in the way. Experiment with different strategies for getting some sleep. One idea is to drink extra water early in the day, so you can start tapering off your intake as you get closer to bedtime. That way, you might need fewer bathroom breaks during the night.
Frequent urination
Constipation
Exercising (it’s as simple as taking regular walks), drinking lots of water and eating plenty of fiber-rich foods can help you stay regular.
Hemorrhoids
We can’t sympathize enough about these swollen varicose anal veins. Hemorrhoids are common in the second half of pregnancy because baby is putting a ton of pressure on your digestive tract. And the constipation certainly isn't helping. Getting the constipation under control will help prevent straining while you go to the bathroom and hopefully will prevent future swelling and discomfort.
Gas and bloating
Your hormones are slowing down digestion, creating excess gas.
Heartburn
Add this to your list of tummy troubles. Baby is pushing on your digestive tract, which can, in turn, push stomach acid up your esophagus and cause painful burning. Most antacids should be safe during pregnancy (but always check with your doctor!) and also contain lots of calcium as an added bonus. Avoiding greasy and spicy foods can also help with heartburn, especially before bedtime.
Braxton Hicks contractions
Usually these little “practice contractions” show up around 28 weeks, but some moms-to-be notice them earlier than that. If you get them, you’ll notice your uterus get super hard and tight and then go back to normal. Luckily, Braxton Hicks contractions aren’t frequent and they don’t happen regularly. They’ll also go away if you switch positions. Real contractions, on the other hand, will happen repeatedly and will continue to get stronger and more frequent.
If you’re worried your contractions are the real deal and not just practice, call the doctor right away. You could be going into preterm labor—some moms-to-be are more at risk for going into labor early, including those who are 25 weeks pregnant with twins—and sometimes preterm labor can be stopped if it’s caught early enough.
What to expect at 25 weeks pregnant
At 25 weeks pregnant, you can expect your increasingly large pregnant belly to feel tight and itchy, and your body to feel, well, stretched a little thin. And while your 25 week baby bump might look adorable to everyone else, you might feel less than enthusiastic. Alternately, you might be completely tickled that it looks like you swallowed a kickball! However you feel, know that it’s all okay. There’s a lot to get used to, so don’t expect yourself to feel positive about it 24/7.
Your Pregnant Belly at 25 Weeks
You’ve probably gained about 15 to 18 pounds total so far. Are you 25 weeks pregnant with twins? For you it’s probably more like 25 to 40 pounds.
When you’re 25 weeks pregnant, weight gain can be a source of anxiety. We know, we know, we’ve been telling you to gain slowly and steadily, but it’s also really common for the number on your scale to jump around during this time in the second trimester. Part of that may be due to the amount of water weight pregnant women put on in mid-pregnancy. And realistically, gaining the exact same amount of weight each week just isn’t going to happen—there are naturally going to be some fluctuations. Your doctor just wants you to make healthy weight gain a goal so you and baby stay as healthy as possible. (And also so your third trimester isn’t miserable because you’re carrying around a lot of extra weight!)
So don’t sweat a few extra pounds, and keep up with your healthy eating and exercise. If your weight gain really is a problem, your doctor will let you know. Instead of stressing too much about your weight, focus on what’s going on inside that 25 weeks pregnant belly.
Fetal movement at 25 weeks has become more noticeable—and you’re probably noticing some patterns.
When you’re feeling lots of kicks, baby is awake, and when you’re not, they’re likely snoozing. Regular movement is a sign of a healthy, active baby. If you haven’t felt baby move in a while and you want some reassurance that everything is okay, drink some ice water, play some music or have your partner give you a light massage, and your little one might just wake up and give you a few jabs.
Is 25 weeks the 3rd trimester?
Not quite, but you’re getting close! The third trimester starts at week 28, when you’re 7 months pregnant. Until then, you’re still in your second trimester. But enjoy it! The third trimester often brings the return of intense exhaustion and discomfort with that big belly.
"In order to make the best decisions for you and your baby, you have to know all of your options. Hiring a doula for birth support can help with that! A doula provides physical, education and emotional support before, during and after birth.” - Jacquelin Knighton, co-owner, Doulas of Capitol Hill and Doulas of PG County
Tips for 25 Weeks Pregnant
Feel like this pregnancy is stretching on forever? Here are some things you can do to take action this week.
Feel like your heart skipped a beat?
It might have! Heart palpitations are not uncommon during pregnancy because your heart is pumping 50 percent more blood, and pumping that extra blood even faster than normal. Pay attention to when you feel these flutters, skips or racing or pounding heart and mention it to your doctor. It shouldn’t be anything to worry about, but it’s always good to communicate anything new.
Moisturize your itchy skin
Your 25 weeks pregnant belly and growing breasts probably feel tight and itchy right now, and moisturizing them frequently can help. Find a rich belly cream that helps ease the itch, but also remember to drink plenty of water and avoid hot showers or harsh soaps, which can dry out your skin more.
Watch your eyes
Okay, you can’t literally watch your own eyes, but you should pay attention to changes in your vision or eye health. Pregnancy can temporarily affect your eyes, causing blurry vision and dry eyes.
Vision changes can also signal complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, so mention any changes to your doctor, just in case.
Keep up with healthy eating
Eating well helps you maintain your energy and keeps your body, and baby, healthy. It can also help you avoid unpleasant symptoms like constipation. Keep your meals focused on whole, fresh foods and whole grains.
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25 Weeks Pregnant | Pregnancy
When you're pregnant, you have lots of questions. Our week-by-week pregnancy guide is packed with lots of useful information. From what's happening inside your body, to how your baby is developing, and tips and advice on having a healthy pregnancy – this is your one-stop pregnancy guide!
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Our week-by-week pregnancy guide is full of essential information.
From staying fit in pregnancy to advice on your maternity rights, you'll find it all here.
- Week 13
- Week 14
- Week 15
- Week 16
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- Week 18
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- Week 25
- Week 26
- Week 27
Welcome to week 25! You'll need to tell your employers now, if you haven't already, so that you can get maternity pay and benefits. If your partner plans to take paternity leave, they will need to tell their employer too. Did you know that female partners are also entitled to paternity leave?
What's happening in my body?
You could be starting to get a bit puffy and swollen in your face, hands and feet. This is probably completely harmless and caused by water retention – but do mention it to your midwife or doctor.
They will want to check your blood pressure, just in case it's a sign of a dangerous condition called pre-eclampsia.
Pre-eclampsia can happen in the 2nd half of pregnancy or after the baby is born. If you get any other signs, such as splitting headaches, vision problems, or pain just below the ribs, then call your doctor, midwife or NHS 111.
Feeling gassy after eating
Are you burping a lot? It's very common around now. You may be feeling more full than usual.
After eating or drinking you could get:
- burning in your chest
- bloating
- nausea
This is probably indigestion and heartburn. Digestive problems are caused by your growing baby taking over some of the space where your stomach used to be.
It can help to:
- eat smaller meals, so you don't feel too full afterwards
- eat healthily and avoid rich, spicy and fatty foods
- cut back on drinks with caffeine (such as tea, coffee and energy drinks)
- sit up straight when you eat
- give up alcohol and cigarettes
Around 1 in 4 families are single parent families.
You may be worried about money or how you'll cope. It's important that you talk to people about how you feel and ask for help if you need it.
You can also talk to your doctor or midwife about local support groups. Gingerbread is an organisation for single parent families that can advise you on everything from benefits to childcare.
Get more advice on being a single parent on the NHS website.
2nd trimester pregnancy symptoms (at 25 weeks)
This week, your signs of pregnancy could include:
- tiredness and sleeping problems (week 19 has information about feeling tired)
- stretch marks (read about stretch marks on week 17's page)
- swollen and bleeding gums (week 13 has information about gum health during pregnancy)
- pains on the side of your baby bump, caused by your expanding womb ("round ligament pains")
- piles (read about piles on week 22's page)
- headaches
- backache
- nosebleeds
- indigestion and heartburn (week 25 talks about digestive problems)
- bloating and constipation (read about bloating on week 16's page)
- leg cramps (week 20 explains how to deal with cramp)
- feeling hot -dizziness
- swollen hands and feet
- urine infections
- vaginal infections (see week 15 for vaginal health)
- darkened skin on your face or brown patches – this is known as chloasma or the "mask of pregnancy"
- greasier, spotty skin
- thicker and shinier hair
You may also experience symptoms from earlier weeks, such as:
- mood swings (week 8's page has information on mood swings)
- morning sickness (read about dealing with morning sickness on week 6's page)
- weird pregnancy cravings (read about pregnancy cravings on week 5's page)
- a heightened sense of smell
- sore or leaky breasts (read about breast pain on week 14's page) - a white milky pregnancy discharge from your vagina and light spotting (seek medical advice for any bleeding)
Read Tommy's guide to common pregnancy symptoms.
What does my baby look like?
Your baby, or foetus, is around 34.6cm long from head to heel, and weighs about 660g. That's approximately the size of a head of cauliflower, and the weight of 4 jacket potatoes.
This is an active time for your baby. A loud noise could make your baby jump and kick, which shouldn't hurt, but might take you by surprise. You might even feel the occasional hiccup.
Your baby is now peeing into the amniotic fluid. By now, most of the liquid around your baby is urine which provides cushioning and helps keep the temperature snug and stable.
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Start thinking a bit more about what you'd ideally like to happen when your baby's born. What kind of pain relief would you like? Who do you want to have with you? You can download an NHS birth plan template which will help you think through some of the big issues.
This week you could also...
It's time to break the news, if you haven't already. The latest you can leave it is 15 weeks before the baby is due, which is around now.
As soon as you tell your employer, you will have maternity rights and can attend antenatal appointments during paid work time. You can also ask for a risk assessment of your work place.
It's a good time to tone up your pelvic floor muscles. Gentle exercises can help to prevent leakage when you laugh, sneeze or cough. Get the muscles going by pretending that you're having a wee and then stopping midflow. Visit Tommy's for more ideas about pelvic floor exercises.
Ask your midwife or doctor about online antenatal classes – they may be able to recommend one. The charity Tommy's has lots of useful information on antenatal classes and preparing you for birth.
Even if you've had children before, they're still worth going to as you can meet other parents-to-be. The NCT offers online antenatal classes with small groups of people that live locally to you.
To keep bones and muscles healthy, we need vitamin D. From late March/early April to the end of September, most people make enough vitamin D from sunlight on their skin.
However, between October and early March, you should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement because we cannot make enough from sunlight.
Some people should take a vitamin D supplement all year round, find out if this applies to you on the NHS website. You just need 10 micrograms (it's the same for grown-ups and kids). Check if you're entitled to free vitamins.
Get moving! It's recommended that you do 150 minutes of exercise a week while pregnant. You could start off with just 10 minutes of daily exercise - perhaps take a brisk walk outside. Check out Sport England's #StayInWorkOut online exercises (scroll to the pregnancy section). Listen to your body and do what feels right for you.
There's no need to eat for 2. You don't need any extra calories until the third trimester, which starts in week 28. Try and eat healthily with plenty of fresh fruit and veg, and avoid processed, fatty and salty foods. You may be able to get free milk, fruit and veg through the Healthy Start scheme.
How are you today? If you're feeling anxious or low, talk to your doctor or midwife who can point you in the right direction to get all the support you need. You could also discuss your worries with your partner, friends and family.
You may be worried about your relationship, or money, or having somewhere permanent to live. Don't keep it to yourself. It's important to ask for help if you need it.
Getting pregnant again is probably the last thing on your mind. However now is a good time to start planning what type of contraception you would like to use after your baby is born. Getting pregnant again could happen sooner than you realise and too short a gap between babies is known to cause problems. Talk to your GP or midwife to help you decide.
You and your family should follow the government and NHS guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19):
To find out about about COVID-19 and pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, have a look at advice on the:
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25-28 weeks of pregnancy
25 weeks of pregnancy
Baby at the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy
This week, the baby is mostly head down.
Even if this does not happen, there will still be time to change the situation. The body length of the baby reaches 32 cm, weight - about 750 g. The face is already almost formed and you can clearly see the cheeks, nose, lips, eyebrows and eyelids. During this period, the weight gain in the baby will go faster than the growth in length. Mom can even feel how the baby hiccups. You should not worry about this, but you need to tell the doctor. The baby is actively moving at night and during the day, his lungs have completed the process of formation, although they are not yet ready to fully function. The skin on the body is already brightening and straightening. Now the skeletal system is actively strengthening, so mom needs to eat more foods containing calcium. Subcutaneous fat continues to accumulate, and this is the reason for the formation of wrinkles on the legs, arms and buttocks. This week is very interesting because the baby can already clench his fists and play with his fingers, and right now it is determined whether he will be right-handed or left-handed.
You can also track in what periods the baby sleeps and when he is awake.
Mom's well-being at the twenty-fifth week
The expectant mother's tummy is growing, weight is steadily gaining (approximately 350 g per week). Now it is important to control salt intake in order to avoid possible edema. They can be not only unpleasant, but also quite dangerous. Mom feels great, but it is very important not to overload yourself and take good care of yourself. A woman constantly needs positive emotions, good sleep and rest. This week, the bottom of the uterus rises above the pubis by 25 cm. If this distance is less, the doctor may state a lag in the development of the crumbs, so control is important. A growing uterus can limit physical exercise and the duration of walks, so it is very important for a mother to choose comfortable shoes and clothes, and a bandage will help to make the condition more comfortable. This week it is necessary to control the level of hemoglobin in the blood.
Evidence of its decrease may be rapid fatigue, shortness of breath, frequent heartbeat. This is a period of very active consumption of iron, which is so important for the future of the crumbs. In this case, anemia may develop. It is not a disease, but is physiological in nature (it happens only during pregnancy). The appointment of special iron preparations can always correct the situation and bring the hemoglobin level back to normal.
What happens to the baby at the twenty-sixth week of pregnancy
The baby continues to develop and grow, his weight reaches 900 g, and his height is 34 cm. During this period, the baby will be able to stay alive if he decides to be born prematurely. In the second trimester, almost all the organs of the little man are formed. The intensity of the movements and the force of the pushes of the little one are becoming stronger, and the mother may be uncomfortable and painful. The crumbs have a lot of space, which allows him to tumble and move actively.
Although it is already fully formed, the body is still small and thin. Basically, the baby gains weight by accumulating fat and due to muscle growth. The baby is able to distinguish the taste of amniotic fluid, which changes in accordance with what the mother ate. Now there is an active formation of lung tissue, it plays an important role in the respiratory system of a small organism. Within a week, the child's reproductive system effectively develops, in boys the testicles begin to move into the scrotum, and in girls the genitals and vagina are formed. The baby already clearly distinguishes the voices of relatives, recognizes his mother's voice, familiar sounds. Therefore, now he can sing lullabies. The baby hears the mother's heartbeat and after birth will be able to fall asleep better if it is placed on the chest. The baby can already distinguish between light and darkness, his eyeballs continue to form.
What happens to the mother at the twenty-sixth week of pregnancy
Already significantly enlarged tummy begins to restrict breathing (I want to take a deep breath), shortness of breath may appear.
This week, mom's total weight may increase by about nine kilograms. It is harder for the expectant mother to walk, a bandage, comfortable clothes and shoes will help alleviate the condition. Now it is important for a woman to spend a lot of time outdoors, increasing the number or time of walks. The mother's visual acuity may also decrease, but this is a temporary phenomenon. The bottom of the uterus rises to a distance of 26 cm from the pubis. The uterus grows about 1 cm per week, putting pressure on other organs. This week, mom can attend special sports sections and provide herself with moderate physical activity. It is not recommended to stay in a sitting or lying position for a long time.
Women are now concerned about the appearance of age spots on the skin. There are no effective remedies against this, mom needs to be patient and just wait. After childbirth, the skin condition returns to normal. Practice contractions may appear this week, they are not dangerous, but if they occur, you should inform your doctor.
It is very important for a future mother to protect herself from stress, the support and care of loved ones can help in this. For a woman, homemade food is preferable, it is important to split portions and eat often and in small quantities. This will help reduce the discomfort of heartburn and nausea that may occur this week. The process is quite natural, the enlarging uterus puts pressure on the organs of the digestive system and displaces them.
How the baby develops at the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy
Active movements and growth are characteristic of the baby in this week. He still has enough space in his mother's tummy and nothing hinders his movements. The baby actively moves the arms and legs and can still roll over if the head is up. The strength of his pushes increases, and this is due to constant training and an increase in muscle mass. The baby is actively preparing for birth, training arms and legs. From this period, the development of the endocrine system and its important part - the pituitary gland, which plays a huge role in the growth of the baby.
The work of the thyroid gland is activated, which produces important hormones that regulate the metabolism in the body. The production of hormones this week allows the baby to provide for his own needs, because until this moment the mother's hormones played the main role. This week is the main one in the formation of the individual metabolic system of the baby and his reaction to many events and processes in life. The weight of the baby also increases, reaching 1000 g, and the length of the body is 34 cm. The baby's body is covered with fluffy hairs, there are small soft nails on the fingers. All the same, the lungs continue to develop, which train for the birth of a baby. The baby receives oxygen through the placenta. The baby begins to distinguish colors and can turn his head towards the light source, he can feel pain and clench his tiny fists.
How the expectant mother feels at the twenty-seventh week of pregnancy
Mom is getting a little more difficult this week. The activity of the child can cause pain.
A woman's mood often changes, and during this period, the support and care of loved ones is especially important. A mother may have experiences and fears that should not be silent, it is better to share them with her husband or girlfriends. On the physiological side, edema, dizziness and increased meteosensitivity may occur. The stretching skin on the tummy often begins to itch, and a special cream can help in this case. The uterus of a woman during this period is located at a distance of approximately 28 cm from the pubis. Mom continues to gain weight, due to an increase in the amount of amniotic fluid, the weight of the placenta and the baby. Under the weight of the tummy, a woman's posture may change, lower back pain and excessive sweating appear. It is better for a woman to rest lying on her side, sleep on her back should be minimized. Ideal for mom and baby will be swimming in the pool. Due to the fact that the baby's endocrine system begins to work independently, changing the hormonal background, the mother feels better.
This week, convulsions may appear, you should not be afraid of this, the phenomena will pass after childbirth. Changes in body position, a special cream, light massage of this area will help to minimize discomfort.
Twenty-eighth week baby
Baby this week is already 1200 g and 35 cm tall. Gradually, tiny tufted hairs begin to fall out, remaining in the area of the shoulders, back and lower back. The hairs on the head, eyebrows and eyelashes gradually darken, and it is already possible to guess what color they will be after birth. The baby is getting better and better at distinguishing sounds and voices, at this time you can put on lullabies so that he starts to get used to them. The baby is already starting to blink his eyes and open his eyelids a little. The weight of the brain increases, grooves appear on its surface. More and more, the baby begins to distinguish the taste of products. Mom's preferences in tastes and smells will be passed on to the baby, since already from this period he begins to get used to what his mother loves and eats.
The skeleton of the baby is already almost formed, but the bones remain soft, and they will continue to harden even after the birth of the baby.
This week is also important for the formation of the psyche and character of the baby. It may happen that the baby will be more active at night than during the day. Do not worry, during the day when mom walks, the baby sways in her tummy and falls asleep. Therefore, its activity at night is quite understandable.
Mom changes at 28 weeks
Mom gains about 10 kg this week, uterus rises 28 cm from the pubis. Now it is very important to take care of yourself, avoid falls and not overwork. Mom feels the movements of the crumbs very well, because he has grown significantly and began to take up more space in the woman's tummy. The movements have become much more felt, and the tremors are now more painful. The baby spends more time in wakefulness, the period of his activity in connection with this has also increased significantly.
The condition of the mother now significantly affects the condition of the baby. If the mother is nervous, the baby will be restless too. Much also depends on the mother's nutrition: eating sweets will give the baby energy and cause activity. The woman also experiences increased pain in the lower back, back and legs, she is more likely to get tired and suffer from shortness of breath. For sleep, it is important to choose a comfortable position, and this is becoming increasingly difficult. Mom becomes less and less agile, her thought processes slow down. This week there is a threat of termination of pregnancy, a woman may also have increased pressure and, in connection with this, her health may worsen. It is important for mom to eat a variety of food: it should be broken up into small portions, which should be consumed often. Since the baby is actively growing, he needs more and more space, if the mother's stomach and intestines are full, the baby will not like it. A woman has training contractions, she can pull her stomach, pain in the lower back intensifies.
In this case, it is also recommended to wear a bandage, to rest more.
Pregnancy calendar 25 weeks - Miracle Doctor multidisciplinary clinic in Moscow
Week 25 begins the third trimester of pregnancy and at the same time completes the cycle of fetal development, when it is not yet officially viable. From the beginning of next week, the chance of surviving an early birth in a child will increase significantly. At the 25th week of pregnancy, the weight of the fetus is on average 700 grams, and the length is 33 centimeters. Due to the low content of subcutaneous fat, he still has reddish and wrinkled skin, but the intensive development of the muscular system continues.
The baby's body during this period solves the main task - it prepares for birth. The endocrine glands actively produce hormones that will be required for adaptation in the outside world. In the fetus, the process of brain development continues, its structure becomes more complicated. Further development of the nervous system makes the child susceptible to pain.
A headache is usually caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood, and the fetus begins to give signals in the way that is available to it: the baby's activity increases or, conversely, it freezes.
Changes also occur with the respiratory system: the alveoli are covered with a surfactant, a fat-based substance that prevents the alveoli from completely collapsing and sticking together during exhalation. However, at this stage of pregnancy, the surfactant is still not enough to guarantee the expansion of the lungs during preterm pregnancy. Therefore, a child born at 25 weeks of gestation is far from always viable and can only survive under conditions of specialized care and equipment for artificial ventilation of the lungs.
At the same stage of pregnancy, the muscles that fix the eyeballs develop. The baby's palms can clench into fists, the fingers gain dexterity and now he is able to grab his own leg. The child begins to give preference to the right or left hand. On ultrasound, you can see how the twins play with each other.
The fetus has developed an individual mode of sleep and wakefulness. When he wakes up, he signals this with jerks and a burst of activity.
At the 25th week of pregnancy, the bone marrow functions as the main organ of hematopoiesis.
At a gynecological examination, the doctor measures the parameters of the abdomen of the expectant mother. This is required to control the growth and development of the baby. The uterus, in which the fetus is located, has reached the size of a soccer ball. By pressing on the diaphragm and hypochondrium, it lifts the stomach up. Displacement of the stomach causes stomach acid to rise up the esophagus and this causes heartburn. This can be especially felt after overeating, so the diet is of great importance during this period. It is necessary to take food in small portions 5-6 times a day. Vegetables, sea fish, fruits are useful. Do not forget about multivitamins for pregnant women.
Elevating the diaphragm can cause a woman to experience slight shortness of breath, which becomes worse with exercise.
Since the baby needs a sufficient amount of oxygen for intensive development, a woman should devote at least three hours a day to walks in the fresh air in any weather. Walking time should be divided into several periods in order not to overload the legs. Between walks, a woman should be in a position with raised legs as often as possible to prevent varicose veins. Effective measures to prevent the development of this disease include wearing special stockings.
25 weeks pregnant is the time to purchase a prenatal bandage. Its size should correspond to the girth of the abdomen at the level of the navel plus 5 centimeters.
At this time, some women experience anemia for the first time. Prenatal iron stores have come to an end, as it is in demand by both the mother's body and the fetus. Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia are: lethargy, dry skin, general weakness, headache, formation of seizures (cracks) in the corners of the mouth. The condition with anemia requires mandatory correction, otherwise the fetus will suffer from a lack of iron.
