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7 Months Pregnant: Symptoms and Fetal Development

Now that you’re seven months pregnant, your little one is growing quickly and starting to look more and more like the baby you’ll soon meet. For example, she’s plumping up and her skin is becoming less transparent. Your belly is also growing, and you may face some physical challenges as a result. Try to keep in mind that every day that brings you back pain or tiredness also brings you one day closer to meeting your baby. Read on to find out what kinds of things may be in store this month from symptoms to baby development and more.

Common Pregnancy Symptoms at 7 Months Pregnant

You’re entering the third trimester — the home stretch! Around this time, it’s common to feel the effects of your growing tummy and progressing pregnancy. Symptoms at seven months pregnant can include:

• Sciatica. As your uterus grows, it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, which can then cause hip or lower back pain. If the pain starts in your lower back or hip and travels down one leg, it could be sciatica, but only your healthcare provider can make a diagnosis. A hot or cold pack can help relieve the pain, and your provider can recommend stretches. If, at any time, you notice numbness in your legs or feet, let your provider know right away. Sciatica is likely to go away after your baby is born.

• Pelvic pain. Pregnancy hormones do strange and unexpected things to your body. For example, they help loosen the joints that connect the two sides of your pelvis in preparation for labor and delivery. This can cause pelvic pain. If this strikes, try to stay off your feet as much as possible. Your healthcare provider can also give you stretches to do that may help ease your discomfort.

• Constipation. Higher levels of the hormone progesterone and iron (if it’s in your prenatal vitamins) can slow digestion, making you feel blocked up. To help alleviate constipation, keep yourself hydrated (water and prune juice are great) and make sure you’re getting enough fiber in your diet. Good sources of fiber include beans, whole grains, fruits, and veggies.

• Braxton Hicks contractions. Sometimes called practice contractions, Braxton Hicks contractions can begin in the second or third trimester. They sometimes feel like a slight tightening in your abdomen, and they usually go away when you move or change positions. They’re more likely to occur later in the day, and after physical activity like exercising or sex. Read up on Braxton Hicks contractions and speak to your healthcare provider if you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing practice or real contractions.

• Fatigue. Some moms-to-be experience a boost of energy during the second trimester, but as you begin the third trimester, you may start to feel a little more tired. One reason for this is that by seven months pregnant your belly has grown quite a bit, and it may be more difficult to get a restful night’s sleep. Try to rest when you can — even if that means taking some time out during the day — and sleep on your side using a pillow to support your growing bump. Maintaining a healthy diet and moderate exercise routine can also help you sleep better and keep your energy levels up.

• Bleeding or spotting. Some light bleeding or spotting can happen around this time. Although it may not be anything serious, check with your healthcare provider, just in case. Bleeding can sometimes be a sign of a problem, so consulting your provider can give you peace of mind.

How Is Your Baby Developing This Month?

When you’re seven months pregnant, your baby is busy developing those organs and systems that will help her survive outside the womb. For example, her lungs are starting to produce a substance called surfactant, which allows her lungs to expand and contract properly. Other big news: your little one can now open and close his eyes! You’re probably eager to see those little peepers, and it won’t be long now! In the meantime, your baby may be able to sense changes in light and dark, and might respond to bright lights by moving or kicking. She’s also fattening up (becoming even more adorable), and this extra fat helps to smooth out the wrinkles in her skin. Her skin cells, meanwhile, are starting to produce melanin, which is a natural pigment that helps give skin its color.

How Big Is Your Baby When You’re 7 Months Pregnant?

So, what’s your baby’s approximate size when you’re seven months pregnant? Your baby could weigh about 2.5 pounds and measure 14 inches at this time.

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What Does a Fetus Look Like at 7 Months?

Check out these illustrations for a glimpse at what your baby might look like when you’re seven months pregnant:

7 Months Pregnant: Your Body’s Changes

In your third trimester, you could gain as much as a pound a week. Using our Weight Gain Calculator, you can learn how to calculate your pre-pregnancy body mass index, or BMI (if you don't know that value already) and then get a basic overview of the weight gain ranges that might be acceptable for someone of your pre-pregnancy BMI. You can use the information you get to talk to your healthcare provider about the healthy pregnancy weight gain that’s right for you, and how to stay on track. As your belly grows, and likely some time when you’re seven months pregnant, your healthcare provider will start to measure your fundal height. This is the distance between your pubic bone and the top of your uterus. This distance is measured in centimeters, and often corresponds closely to the week of your pregnancy. So, if you’re 28 weeks pregnant, it’s quite likely that your fundal height measurement will be something like 28 centimeters (11.02 inches), or very close to it. This measurement is just a tool to track your baby’s steady growth, and the measurements may not be exact for all moms-to-be.

How Far Along Are You at 7 Months Pregnant?

At seven months pregnant, it’s generally accepted that you’re at the very beginning of the third trimester. It's a little trickier to determine how many weeks seven months pregnant is. The weeks of pregnancy don’t fit neatly into months, so seven months can begin between 25 weeks and 27 weeks pregnant and extend up to 28 to 31 weeks.

Checklist for When You’re 7 Months Pregnant

• If you have had a cesarean section before and would now like to try for a vaginal delivery, ask your healthcare provider whether you might be a good candidate for a VBAC (a vaginal birth after a cesarean delivery).

• Consider whether you’d like to hire a labor support person called a doula and ask your healthcare provider or other moms in your area for recommendations.

• Ask your healthcare provider about counting your baby’s movements at seven months pregnant. Download our Fetal Movement Tracker to help.

• If you know and would like to share your baby’s gender before her birth, why not hold a gender reveal party this month? See our guide on planning a gender reveal party as well as our creative ideas for how to actually reveal your baby’s gender at the party.

• If the search continues for the perfect baby name, try our Baby Name Generator for inspiration.

• Download our Pampers Club app to learn how you can earn gifts and discounts on all those baby products you’ll soon be needing!

• Put the finishing touches on your baby shower registry by checking our comprehensive list of registry must-haves to make sure you haven’t forgotten something important.

• Consider whether you’ll store or donate your baby’s umbilical cord blood. Your provider can give you more information about your options.

• If you are thinking of making a birth plan, download our Birth Plan Guide to help organize your thoughts.

• If you’re starting to shop for baby gear items or would like more inspiration on what to add to your registry list, check out the best baby products as voted by Pampers Parents. We surveyed thousands of Pampers Parents to find out which specific items they love and recommend, and we reviewed all their favorites so you can make the right choice for you and your little one.

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What they are and how to tell

During pregnancy, a developing fetus will move into several positions. As labor approaches, most turn so that their head is down. If not, a trained specialist may be able to turn them. If a fetus is lying horizontally, a cesarian delivery may be necessary.

The ideal position for a fetus just before labor is the anterior position — the fetus faces the pregnant person’s back, and the head points toward the ground.

Most fetuses settle into this position by the last month of pregnancy. The anterior position is also known as the vertex, cephalic, or occiput anterior position.

This position may reduce the chances of complications during pregnancy. Learn more about this and other fetal positions below.

A fetus might be in any of these positions:

• Left occiput anterior: The head is down, the fetus is facing the pregnant person’s back, and they are in the left side of the womb.
• Right occiput anterior: The position is the same as that above, but the fetus is in the womb’s right side.
• Posterior: The head is down, and the back is in line with the pregnant person’s.
• Transverse lie: The fetus is lying horizontally on its back.
• Breech: The fetus’s feet point down.

A fetus changes position many times throughout a pregnancy, but by the time of delivery, most are in the occiput anterior position.

The best position for the fetus before delivery is the anterior position. Most get into this position before labor begins.

The fetus’s head is down in the pelvis, facing the pregnant person’s back. The fetus’s back faces the person’s belly.

This means that the fetus’s head can tuck in, with the top pressing down on the cervix. This encourages it to open during labor.

Depending on where in the womb the fetus is, the doctor or midwife may describe the position as left occiput anterior, or LOA, or right occiput anterior, or ROA.

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This is also known as the back-to-back position. The fetus’s head points down, and its back rests against the pregnant person’s back.

In this position, it can be difficult for the head to tuck in. This can make passing through the smallest part of the pelvis more challenging and lead to a slower labor and a backache for the pregnant person.

A fetus may be more likely to end up in this position if the person spends long periods sitting or lying down, which may be the case if a doctor recommends bed rest.

The back of a fetus’s body is heavier than the front. A person can encourage the fetus to roll into the ideal position by leaning in the direction in which they want the fetus to move.

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This involves the fetus lying horizontally. Most do not remain in this position in the weeks and days leading up to labor.

If a fetus is still in this position just before birth, a cesarean delivery will be necessary.

Otherwise, there is a risk of a medical emergency known called umbilical cord prolapse. It involves the umbilical cord entering the birth canal before the baby.

The breech position involves the fetus resting with the head up instead of down in the pregnant person’s pelvis. Some different types of breech position include:

• Frank breech: The fetus’s legs are straight up in front of the body, so the feet are near the face.
• Complete breech: The fetus “sits” with the legs crossed in front of the body, so the feet are near the buttocks.
• Footling breech: One or both feet hang below the fetus’s bottom. If the birth is vaginal, one or both feet emerge first.

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Some reasons why a fetus may remain in a breech position include:

• too much or too little amniotic fluid
• uterine fibroids
• an irregularly shaped uterus
• multiple fetuses

In the case of twins, one fetus may be in an anterior or posterior position while the other is in a breech position.

It is safe for a fetus to be in any of the above breech positions during the pregnancy. But when labor begins, there are some risks if the baby is still in a breech position.

Around 3–4% of fetuses are in breech position by the time of delivery.

The best way to find out is to speak with the doctor or midwife.

At each appointment during the second and third trimesters, the doctor or midwife should feel the person’s abdomen to check the position of the fetus.

At the 35–36 week appointment, they check whether the fetus has moved into an anterior or posterior position. If the healthcare professional is unsure after a physical examination, they may request an ultrasound scan.

It may also be possible for a person to tell which position their developing baby is in.

When the fetus is in the back-to-back, or posterior, position, the pregnancy bump may feel squishy. The person may also feel kicks around the middle of their belly, and some see an indentation around their belly button.

When the fetus is in the anterior position, the person may feel more kicks under the ribs, and their belly button may “pop out.”

Belly mapping is a concept created by Spinning Babies. A person can use it to check the position of the fetus.

Some factors that can help include:

• any information from a recent scan or hospital visit
• knowing where the placenta is
• knowing how much amniotic fluid there is
• having well-toned abdominal muscles
• choosing a time when the fetus is active
• being aware of fetal movements over the last few days

A person can map the position by drawing on a piece of paper or on their belly with a nontoxic marker.

To do belly mapping:

1. Find a time and place where you can fully or partially lie down for around 15 minutes, with your belly tilted to one side.
2. Relax and breathe deeply.
3. Apply gentle pressure with the fingertips to the area around the top of the pelvis or pubic bone. If you feel something hard, it is likely the head. If the area is soft, it is likely the fetus’s bottom. Mark this as a circle on your belly or the paper.
4. Next, feel around your abdomen for a long, smooth shape, which is likely the back. It may be on one side or another. Mark it as a curved line on your map. If you can only feel soft shapes or limbs, the baby is probably facing forward.
5. Be aware of any kicks or movements and mark them as dots or waves.
6. By adding color and other features, you can turn your image into a picture to keep.

Most fetuses adopt a head-down position by delivery. If a fetus is in a breech position at 36 weeks, a doctor or midwife may suggest an external cephalic version (ECV).

This procedure involves the doctor or midwife trying to turn the fetus manually.

First, they give the pregnant person an injected drug that relaxes their uterus. Then, placing their hands on the outside of the person’s belly, the doctor or midwife gently manipulates the fetus from a breech position into a transverse lie position, then into a head-down position.

An ECV does not always work, but it is effective in around 58% of cases.

Also, some fetuses turn by themselves after 36 weeks, and some even turn during labor.

Anecdotal reports suggest that moving into certain positions, taking herbal medicines, and doing particular exercises may help babies in breech adopt a more favorable birthing position. But there is no reliable evidence that any of these methods work.

If a person wants to try these medicines or techniques, it is vital to consult a doctor first.

Below are answers to common questions about fetal positions during pregnancy.

How can you tell how your baby is positioned in the womb?

A hospital scan can show you, but you can also try belly mapping. This involves taking time to relax and feeling for the head, bottom, back, and limbs, and noticing any movements.

What does it mean if the baby is on the left side?

If the fetus is on the left side of the uterus, doctors call this the left occiput anterior position. Some people have traditionally considered this to be the best position at the start of labor, but a 2013 study found no evidence to confirm it.

What is a “normal” position for a baby?

A fetus changes position many times as it develops, but the most common and most helpful position at the time of delivery is the occiput anterior position, in which the head is down, the chin is tucked in, and the fetus is facing the pregnant person’s back.

A fetus moves into many positions throughout pregnancy. During the last few weeks, most move into an anterior position, which is the most helpful position for a vaginal birth.

If a fetus is still in a transverse lie or breech position just before labor, the doctor or midwife takes steps to ensure the safety of the person and the baby during birth.

29-32 weeks of pregnancy

29th week

Baby

At the 29th week of pregnancy, the baby continues to accumulate fat under the skin, folds and wrinkles are smoothed out, and, as a result, the skin becomes smoother. The body is still completely covered with vellus hair, the amount of which is sharply reduced at this stage. But on the head, hair growth is activated. They become denser, darker and grow back quickly. In the womb, the baby often blinks, moves less actively, the movements become less intense and frequent, but smoother. There is less and less space left in the uterus, so the child is most often in the same position, spreading his limbs, exposing his head and pelvic end. His height by this week is 36-37 cm, and his weight is 1,200-1,300 g. At this time, the child takes a head presentation, since his head is heavier than his buttocks. But it is not uncommon for cases when in the body of water at 29week the baby is still in the breech presentation. The expectant mother should not worry about this, because there are still a few weeks for the child to take the correct position. Otherwise, breech presentation will be one of the good reasons for choosing a method of delivery.

Expectant mother

Women at 29 weeks of pregnancy still experience discomfort as the uterus continues to grow rapidly. This is especially felt by the organs that are located next to it - the bladder, stomach, and also the lower part of the large intestine. As the uterus grows, they move and occupy a rather uncomfortable position, which can affect their work in the future. That is why at this time women often complain of a feeling of heaviness after eating, suffer from heartburn. Heartburn occurs as a consequence of throwing stomach contents into the esophagus and is manifested by an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth, as well as a burning sensation inside. During pregnancy, the muscles that separate the esophagus from the stomach become highly hormonal and relax. This creates such a situation. The rebuilt position of the stomach only worsens the situation. It is impossible to completely get rid of this condition. Of course, after childbirth, this problem will be solved by itself, but in order to somehow help herself, a woman should eat often, but in small portions. It is important that you chew your food thoroughly. These simple rules will help reduce the risk of heartburn after eating.

In addition, at the 29th week, expectant mothers notice frequent urination, which in most cases will accompany them until the very birth. Frequent urges are due to rapidly progressive pressure on the bladder. False urges are also not uncommon during this period. These are situations when the bladder is not yet full, but the brain has already sent a signal to urinate. In such cases, urination does not occur at all or passes in a minimal amount. During pregnancy, frequent and completely painless urination is not a sign of any disease. However, if symptoms such as pain, the appearance of cloudy urine join this process, you should immediately inform your doctor about this, who will be able to establish the cause of these changes and exclude or confirm pyelonephritis.

30th week

Baby

The 30th week is characterized by an intensive growth of the baby's muscle mass. He actively trains the muscles of the limbs, makes frequent movements, because during childbirth all muscle groups of the arms, legs, chest, and back must be prepared. In the second stage of labor or during the immediate birth of a child, there is an active contraction of the uterus, the muscles of the abdominal wall. The child moves independently. In this he is helped by a high tone of the muscles of the body, which greatly facilitates the movement through the birth canal, and also allows you to make translational movements. Also this week, the preparation of the internal organs of the fetus for extrauterine life continues. The baby's chest is actively training, expanding and contracting. Such movements are very similar to breathing. The lungs are washed with amniotic fluid, intensive production of surfactant continues. This substance ensures normal pulmonary respiration. You can also note the development of the alveoli. These vesicles in the lung tissue are necessary for gas exchange, because it is very important for the survival of the fetus to be ready for spontaneous breathing at the time of birth. It is worth noting that childbirth at the thirtieth week, which is due to any reasons, gives a high chance of independent breathing of the newborn, because the lung tissue is already mature and quite ready to perform its functions.

The fetus actively swallows the amniotic fluid, thereby contracting the digestive tract and stimulating the liver and pancreas. The liver in the body of any person performs an important function, cleansing the blood, and already at this stage of pregnancy is ready for full functioning. The formation of liver lobules by the thirtieth week is almost complete.
Amniotic fluid constantly flows and stimulates the kidneys to function intensively: the production of urine from the liquid part of the water. The daily rate of urine at this time in a child can reach 0. 5 liters.

Active work is also observed in the pancreas, which produces hormones and enzymes from the amniotic fluid. One of the most important is insulin. Potentially, the pancreas is ready for full-fledged work already at this time and will be able to supply the body of the newborn with everything necessary.

Thus, at the thirtieth week, the internal organs of the fetus will be able to ensure its vital functions in case of childbirth. Although their development actively continues until the very birth.
The height of the baby is 37-38 cm, and the body weight is about 1300-1400 g.

Mother-to-be

The mother-to-be may experience active breast swelling and colostrum production in the thirtieth week. This secret of the mammary gland - "primary milk" - is quite thick, has a white or yellowish tint. The release of colostrum can occur at different times, everything is very individual, but most often this happens after the 30th week of pregnancy. If you find such discharge in yourself, then this means that your body is actively preparing for the upcoming lactation. In the first few days after the birth of a child, colostrum from the woman's body will be released very actively until the appearance of breast milk.

During pregnancy, the fetus itself stimulates the production of colostrum. His adrenal glands produce a special hormone that, when interacting with placental hormones, activates the production of prolactin. Prolactin is a maternal pituitary hormone that is responsible for milk production after childbirth.

At the 30th week of pregnancy, a woman receives a certificate of temporary incapacity for work, and also goes through the procedure for issuing maternity leave, which lasts only 140 days.

31st week

Baby

At the 31st week of intrauterine life, the fetus weighs 1500-1600 g and has a height of 39-40 cm. This period is characterized by the continuation of the development of the nervous system. The brain grows at a high rate, the convolutions deepen, and the surface area of ​​the cortex increases. The brain, as well as its departments, thanks to nerve connections, function as one. In the baby, periods of sleep and activity are already clearly changing. Sleep, as before, takes up most of the time. It is worth noting that the child closes his eyes during sleep, and opens them during the period of activity. The eyelids are so well developed that the fetus can already blink, open and close its eyes, squint and even squint at this stage. If bright light hits the stomach, it makes the baby close his eyes, which indicates a good level of development of his nervous system.

Expectant mother

By this time, the weight of the expectant mother increases by 7-8 kg. For a woman in position, it is important to monitor the rate of weight gain, because too much weight gain may indicate poor kidney function. So, per week, the weight should increase by no more than 300-400 g. In addition, it is important to monitor the presence of edema on the limbs and notify the doctor if they are found. Fluid retention is a sign of a pregnancy complication. Preeclampsia, which is also called late toxicosis, is characterized not only by swelling, but also by an increase in blood pressure, as well as the appearance of protein in the urine.

At the initial stages, preeclampsia can be completely asymptomatic, so a pregnant woman may not notice changes at all, feel great. That is why it is important to constantly visit a doctor who can already determine the presence of late toxicosis by analysis. Preeclampsia is one of the main causes of complications in both the mother and her child. It can provoke fetal growth retardation, hypoxia, adversely affect the functioning of the kidneys, the vascular system and the heart, as well as the woman's liver.

Preeclampsia is mildly manifested in the form of edema. It can be corrected by normalizing the water-salt metabolism. The doctor may prescribe special diets for the pregnant woman, as well as drugs that will help cope with this condition.

Moderate or severe preeclampsia (nephropathy, preeclampsia and eclampsia) requires urgent hospitalization. In a hospital setting, intensive care is provided. Nephropathy in a future mother manifests itself not only in the form of edema, but also in the form of high blood pressure, as well as the appearance of a protein in the urine, which is detected during tests.

Active progression of gestosis can cause a severe degree of nephropathy, which smoothly flows into preeclampsia. This condition is manifested not only by edema, high blood pressure, protein in the urine, but also by circulatory disorders in the brain. Women note frequent dizziness, pain, as well as nausea, vomiting, and changes in reflexes.

Preeclampsia at the most severe stage (eclampsia) is characterized by the manifestation of convulsive seizures, which can cause coma. That is why it is important for a pregnant woman to detect signs of preeclampsia in the early stages in order to avoid an increase in symptoms, which in the future can lead to irreversible consequences.

32nd week

Baby

This week of pregnancy is an important stage in the development of fetal immunity, in the blood of which there is a sharp increase in its own immunoglobulins. These substances protect the child from infection. At the time of delivery, the level of immunoglobulins will increase greatly under the influence of the mother's immunoglobulins entering the child's body. The last weeks of pregnancy are characterized by excellent permeability of the placental barrier, so protective cells from the mother's body easily pass into the baby's blood.

In this week of pregnancy, the baby weighs about 1,700-1,800 g, and its body length is 41-42 cm. . The even distribution of fat under the skin allows the baby to change the color of the skin from bright red to pink.

The accumulation of subcutaneous fat is very important for thermogenesis. This process is necessary to constantly maintain body temperature at the same level. In an adult, these processes are controlled by special thermoregulation centers in the brain. At the time of birth, the child is not yet able to fully provide thermoregulation, so the presence of subcutaneous fat is so important for him to maintain the required body temperature.

Expectant mother

The third trimester of pregnancy can be manifested by pain in the back, pubis, as well as knee and hip joints. There may also be a feeling of fullness of the pelvic bones, pain. Such phenomena are present in many pregnant women, since the center of gravity changes, the spine shifts (due to the growth of the abdomen). At week 32, the woman’s body is already actively preparing, the placental hormone, relaxin, is produced, which is responsible for relaxing the ligaments, making the pelvis supple during childbirth and thereby ensuring the easiest and most comfortable movement of the child through the birth canal. Too much of this hormone causes pain and loosening of the ligaments. That is why women in position are recommended regular physical activity in the form of hiking, yoga, fitness, and swimming. Strong muscles will be able to support the spine, and will also reduce discomfort in the lumbar region and pain. Doctors recommend that women wear a bandage, sleep on their side to avoid significant stress on the back. Also, special devices (pillows, rollers) will not be superfluous, which will allow the expectant mother to fully relax at night, take a comfortable position that will help relax the muscles of the back and legs.

Seventh month of pregnancy: which week does it start, fetal development and belly at 7 months of pregnancy

Belly at 7 months of pregnancy

At 7 months of pregnancy, a woman gains an average of 400 g every week. At the appointment, the gynecologist must measure the circumference of the abdomen. It shows how a child develops. If the stomach is small, this may be one of the signs of low water. To confirm or refute the hypothesis, the doctor may prescribe additional studies.
During pregnancy, it is important to protect and not strain your back (especially the lumbar region), the load on it is constantly increasing. To support the abdomen, it is better to wear a special bandage. The elastic waistband is recommended to be used after the birth of the baby. When choosing, focus on the circumference of the hips. Please note that the bandage must be worn lying down.

Mother's weight during pregnancy

At 7 months of pregnancy, it is important to control weight and weigh yourself at home between visits to the gynecologist.

How to do it right:

• in the morning after waking up or before going to bed, but always at the same time;
• with or without the same clothes;
• before meals.

If you monitor changes regularly, you will know exactly how much weight you gained during pregnancy. Report changes to your doctor. If there are no complaints, all processes are normal, it is enough to weigh yourself once a week.

Stretch marks during pregnancy

Stretch marks during pregnancy are atrophic changes in the skin due to the destruction of connective tissue. Cyanotic-purple stripes most often appear in the abdomen and chest. Doctors do not have an effective treatment for such cosmetic pathologies during pregnancy.

Pay attention to prevention: adjust your diet, take multivitamins, use special care products.

Why striae appear:

• hormonal changes

Pregnancy is a huge stress for all organs and systems. The production of the hormone cortisol, estrogen decreases and protein synthesis is disturbed, which negatively affects the elasticity of the fibers. The skin begins to lose tone, which leads to the formation of "failures"

• rapid weight gain during pregnancy

Weight gain during this period is a normal physiological process. But if within a month the weight increases by more than 5 kg, stretch marks and other skin problems appear

• insufficient care of the epidermis

During pregnancy, the skin becomes very dry. To prevent this, regular use of moisturizers is recommended

• weakened abdominal muscles

The abdomen can become covered with stretch marks even if a woman has low physical activity, very weak muscles. If there are no contraindications, you can continue your usual physical activity or start doing a set of special exercises. Talk to your doctor about which ones are safe and effective for you.

Stretch marks on the abdomen, in the chest area can also appear as a result of a genetic predisposition.

They are not visible from the first month, most often a woman notices them in the second trimester.

Recommendations for the prevention of stretch marks from specialists:

• during pregnancy, supplement your diet with foods rich in vitamins E, C. These can be legumes and green vegetables. It is better to refuse sweets, sugar quickly reduces the production of collagen;
• Watch your water balance. If there is no excessive swelling, it is advisable to drink 1.5 liters of water per day;
• Moisturize your skin regularly with special creams, oils or lotions, use a hard-bristled brush in the shower;

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