How much does my baby weigh at 25 weeks

25 Weeks Pregnant - American Pregnancy Association

At 25 weeks pregnant, you may feel a mixture of emotions, from anxious to excited. The nursery is getting done, and plans are moving along. Here is a list of pointers for this week. Get the Fetal Life App for Apple and Android endorsed by the American Pregnancy Association.

Your uterus is approximately the size of a soccer ball, and the top of your uterus can be felt about halfway between your belly button and the bottom of your sternum.

How big is your baby during the 25th week of pregnancy?

Your baby is now 13 inches (33 cm) long and weighs anywhere from 1½ to 1¾ pounds (0.7 to 0.8 kg).

What is happening with your baby?

While your baby doesn’t seem that big, he or she is slowly gaining some baby fat. This will help your baby appear less wrinkled. If your baby has hair, the color and texture could be seen at this point. However, it can change after your baby is born.
Your baby’s Gender… You hear all sorts of ways to tell if you are having a boy or a girl. If the baby’s heart rate is fast, you are having a girl. If the heart rate is slower, then it is a boy. Others will guess the sex of the baby based on how you are carrying the baby. If you are carrying low then it is a boy, and if you are carrying high it is a girl. These are just a few of the wives’ tales that pregnant women often hear. However, there are only a few scientific ways to determine gender. This can be determined by an ultrasound, amniocentesis, chorionic villi sampling (CVS), and noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT). NIPT is a blood test used to determine gender as well as the presence of certain chromosomal conditions. It can be used as early as 9 weeks gestation, although it is only recommended in high-risk pregnancies. Amniocentesis is performed by inserting a needle into the amniotic fluid and can be done between 15 and 20 weeks. Chorionic villi sampling takes a sample of the chorionic villi from the placenta for testing and can be performed between 8 and 10 weeks gestation. Both amniocentesis and CVS come with risks, including a small risk of miscarriage, and should not be used in all pregnancies. If you think you may be interested in having amniocentesis or CVS performed, talk with your doctor about the risks involved.

What should you plan for during pregnancy week 25?

You may be tempted to have a keepsake ultrasound performed during the last part of your pregnancy. Although these services offer a novel means for creating special memories, there are health concerns that need to be considered. The ultrasound procedure involves high-frequency sound waves to produce diagnostic images. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an ultrasound should be requested by a physician for a medical reason and performed by trained professionals, such as sonographers, radiologists, or obstetricians. Several organizations have released statements regarding keepsake ultrasounds. To read the statements, please see our article on keepsake ultrasounds.

Tips for making your pregnancy better:

Whether or not you know the gender of your baby, you may want to begin thinking about baby names. You and your partner may have already discussed this and have a name picked out. Ask yourself the following questions concerning the names you are leaning towards:

What do the initials spell out?
Are there any nicknames that are associated with this name?
What other words rhyme with this name?

This is just a guide to think through as you pick a name for your child.

Tips for mom’s partner:

How long has it been since your partner had a manicure or pedicure? These are just a few of life’s luxuries that may be put aside while a woman goes through her pregnancy, but having one could greatly lift her spirits. Get her a gift certificate or schedule an appointment for a manicure or pedicure. If money is tight, give her a manicure or pedicure yourself. All you need is a few supplies to give her “salon quality” treatment.
Supplies:

Bowl or pan with warm water
Lotion or bath oil mixed with sugar to use as an exfoliant
Soft towel to dry her hands and feet
Lotion or cream to apply afterward
A color of nail polish she likes
Nail clippers and file
Flip flops that allow her to walk around without ruining her freshly painted toes

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Compiled using information from the following sources:

1. Hall, H. (2013, September 17). Baby’s DNA in mom’s blood: Noninvasive prenatal testing.

https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/babys-dna-in-moms-blood-noninvasive-prenatal-testing/

2. Mayo Clinic Staff. (2012). Chorionic villus sampling.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/chorionic-villus-sampling/basics/definition/prc-20013566

3. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist. (2007). ACOG opposes sex selection for family planning purposes.

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Gestational Age	Length (inches)	Weight (oz/lb)	Length (cm)	Mass (g)
8 weeks	0.63	0.04 oz	1.6	1
9 weeks	.9	0.07 oz	2.3	2
10 weeks	1.22	0.14 oz	3.1	4
11 weeks	1.61	0.25 oz	4.1	7
12 weeks	2.13	0.49 oz	5.4	14
13 weeks	2.19	0.81 oz	7.4	23
14 weeks	3.42	1.52 oz	8. 7	43
15 weeks	3.98	2.47 oz	10.1	70
16 weeks	4.57	3.53 oz	11.6	100
17 weeks	5.12	4.94 oz	13	140
18 weeks	5.59	6.70 oz	14.2	190
19 weeks	6.02	8.47 oz	15.3	240
20 weeks	6.46	10.58 oz	16.4	300
21 weeks	10.51	12.70 oz	26.7	360
22 weeks	10.94	15.17 oz	27.8	430
23 weeks	11.38	1.10 lb	28.9	501
24 weeks	11.81	1.32 lb	30	600
25 weeks	13.62	1.46 lb	34.6	660
26 weeks	14.02	1. 68 lb	35.6	760
27 weeks	14.41	1.93 lb	36.6	875
28 weeks	14.80	2.22 lb	37.6	1005
29 weeks	15.2	2.54 lb	38.6	1153
30 weeks	15.71	2.91 lb	39.9	1319
31 weeks	16.18	3.31 lb	41.1	1502
32 weeks	16.19	3.75 lb	42.4	1702
33 weeks	17.20	4.23 lb	43.7	1918
34 weeks	17.72	4.73 lb	45	2146
35 weeks	18.19	5.25 lb	46.2	2383
36 weeks	18.66	5.78 lb	47.4	2622
37 weeks	19.13	6.30 lb	48.6	2859
38 weeks	19. 61	6.80 lb	49.8	3083
39 weeks	19.96	7.25 lb	50.7	3288
40 weeks	20.16	7.63 lb	51.2	3462
41 weeks	20.35	7.93 lb	51.7	3597
42 weeks	20.28	8.12 lb	51.5	3685
43 weeks	20.20	8.19 lb	51.3	3717

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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.

what is happening, the development of pregnancy and fetus

Week by week
25 - 28 weeks of pregnancy
Elena Gevorkova
Obstetrician-gynecologist, Moscow

25th week

BABY

The weight of the fetus at this time is 700-750 g, and the body length is 30-32 cm. cheeks, eyelids, eyebrows, nose. The auricles are pressed to the head, the cartilages are thin and soft, capillaries shine through them. The skin becomes more elastic due to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat, folds and wrinkles are gradually smoothed out.

Fetal movements distinct, rhythmic. At this time, periods of sleep and wakefulness of the baby are already being formed. Moreover, sleep has a fast and slow phase - like in adults. The intensive development of the fetal osteoarticular system continues. There is a strengthening of bones due to the accumulation of compounds of calcium, fluorine, magnesium, etc. - inorganic salts that provide strength to bone tissue.

Future MOM

The general condition of the expectant mother does not undergo significant changes compared to previous weeks. Perhaps the growing uterus somewhat restricts movement, limits the duration of walks and physical exercises. Properly selected clothes, shoes and, if necessary, a bandage can significantly change the situation and provide a woman with comfort.

If there are signs of rapid fatigue, shortness of breath, drowsiness, palpitations, then this is a reason to pay attention to the level of hemoglobin in the clinical blood test. These symptoms may indicate anemia in pregnancy. In this condition, which in everyday life is called anemia, there is a decrease in the concentration of hemoglobin in the blood. During pregnancy, in the vast majority of cases, we are talking about iron deficiency anemia. Iron is part of hemoglobin, a special complex protein found inside the red blood cell. Thanks to iron, hemoglobin binds oxygen and transports it from the lungs to the tissues. Oxygen is needed by every cell in the body for energy. Thus, iron deficiency leads to oxygen starvation of tissues.

In expectant mothers, the consumption of iron occurs intensively due to the fact that the development of fetal tissues requires a large amount of energy, and hence iron. Anemia in pregnant women can become an additional risk factor for the development of many complications: late toxicosis - gestosis, premature birth, impaired fetal development, etc.

Anemia during pregnancy is not an independent disease and is called physiological anemia, or anemia of pregnancy. But if the hemoglobin level drops to low values, then the appointment of iron supplements is quite justified. Anemia in pregnancy can be completely asymptomatic, so it is extremely important to take all tests in a timely manner to keep the situation under control.

26th week

BABY

The height of the fetus at this period is 32-34 cm, and the weight reaches 850-900 g. there is an opportunity to survive. Of course, it is worth noting that such chances are small and the viability of the child, which is determined by his individual adaptive capabilities and the availability of special equipment, is of great importance.

At this time, maturation of lung tissue occurs - the most important process in the formation of the respiratory system. The smallest vesicles of the lung tissue - the alveoli in the prenatal period are in a collapsed state. The first breath after birth expands the lung tissue. When air enters the lungs, it is extremely important that the alveoli straighten out and retain just such a rounded shape - like bubbles in a sponge. The inner surface of each alveolus is lined with a special substance - a surfactant. It is he who does not allow the alveolar bubbles to stick together when exhaling. If the content of surfactant is not enough, then a severe pathology occurs in a born premature baby - respiratory failure. The chances of survival in premature babies are largely determined by the quality and quantity of this most important substance - surfactant. It is worth noting that today there are drugs - analogues of surfactant, which significantly increase the chances of premature babies to recover.

The fetal reproductive system also undergoes important developmental milestones. At this time, in boys, the testicles begin to descend into the scrotum. This process takes several weeks, and by the time of birth, the testicles should take their final place in the scrotum: this is one of the signs of a full-term baby. In girls, by the time of 26 weeks, the formation of the external genitalia and vagina is completely completed.

Future MOM

At the 26th week, the fundus of the uterus reaches 6 cm above the navel. The growth of the uterus, as a rule, is 1 cm per week. Most often, the height of the uterus corresponds to the gestational age in weeks. So, for a period of 26 weeks, the bottom of the uterus rises above the pubis - the so-called pubic symphysis - by 26 cm.

The movements of the fetus at this time are very active, a sufficient amount of amniotic fluid allows the baby to make a variety of movements. Sometimes they are perceived by a pregnant woman as sensitive and even painful. Internal organs: the bladder, intestines, stomach, liver - are under pressure from the growing uterus, and the additional load in the form of active tremors of the fetus can aggravate sensitivity. At such moments, you need to change your posture, lie down, choose a comfortable position. Most often, it is a change in body position that leads to relief. If such pain occurs frequently, several times a day and does not go away within an hour, then you need to tell your doctor about it.

27th week

BABY

The weight of the fetus at the 27th week is about 900-1000 g, and the height reaches 34 cm. This happens due to an increase in muscle mass and daily training: all this helps the fetus prepare for childbirth, because the movements of the limbs, in particular the straightening of the legs, play a big role when passing through the mother's birth canal.

At this time, important events take place in the organs of the endocrine system of the fetus: in his brain, namely in a small gland - the pituitary gland, growth hormone - somatotropin begins to be produced. This hormone regulates metabolic processes in cells, stimulates the growth of the body, and the baby noticeably stretches in length.

Most of the endocrine glands of the fetus are already formed, but from 27 weeks there is a significant increase in the activity of the endocrine system. So, the thyroid gland begins to produce three main hormones - thyroxine, triiodothyronine and calcitonin, which are involved in all the most important metabolic processes. These hormones regulate the activity of the brain, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and much more. Before this period, all these hormones functioned, but the main function was performed by the mother's hormones. Now the baby's hormones provide their own needs.

All this determines the most important stage in the formation of the fetus's own type of metabolism. Features of the immune system, the constitution, reactions to stress, adaptability - all these specific individual reactions are laid precisely at this stage of pregnancy and are closely related to the beginning of the "independent" life of the organs of the endocrine system of the fetus.

Future MOM

Pregnant women often notice an improvement in their well-being at this time, and this is also due to the peculiarities of the endocrine system of the fetus. The mother's thyroid gland stops working "for two", which significantly improves the mother's condition if before this period there were problems with hormonal regulation.

At about 27-28 weeks, many pregnant women begin to experience unusual sensations that were not there before, such as tingling in the arms and legs, a feeling of "goosebumps", changes in sensitivity. The most common manifestations of this kind also include spasms in the muscles of the legs - cramps. Painful spasms most often occur in the calf muscles in the evening or at night and last for several minutes. These ailments are associated with a change in the metabolism of magnesium and potassium in the muscles, as well as with the peculiarity of blood circulation during pregnancy. The blood flow in the small vessels of peripheral organs - in the arms and legs - often suffers in expectant mothers. These phenomena are not a pathology, most often do not require serious treatment and disappear after childbirth.

In addition to the peculiarities of blood circulation, convulsions can be provoked by a number of other reasons - varicose veins of the legs, lack of electrolytes in the blood - calcium or magnesium, pressure of large veins in the uterus, etc. When such symptoms appear, it is necessary to change the position of the body, slowly bend the leg at the knee, lifting it up. You can rub the painful area of the skin or apply a towel dipped in cold water to it.

When you visit your doctor, you should tell him about such problems: this may require additional examination or treatment.

28th week

BABY

By the end of 28 weeks, the baby has a height of 35 cm, and its weight reaches 1100-1200 g. The body of the fetus becomes more and more rounded, subcutaneous tissue accumulates. The fluffy hairs covering the entire body of the baby begin to fall out slowly and remain in small quantities in the area of the shoulders, back and lower back. Hair on the head, eyebrows and cilia darken, which gives the fetus a more "adult" appearance. From 28 weeks, the baby often opens his eyes, blinks his eyelids. His auditory organs are actively improved.

Expectant MOM

The height of the uterine fundus by this time reaches 28 cm above the level of the pubic articulation. Weight gain can be 7-10 kg, depending on the initial body weight.

In the case of a multiple pregnancy from 28 weeks, a certificate of incapacity for work is issued - maternity leave.

28 weeks is significant for pregnant women with Rh-negative blood. Rh-conflict is a pathological condition that occurs when a combination of an Rh-negative mother and an Rh-positive fetus. The Rh factor is a protein located on the surface of the red blood cell. In its presence, people belong to the Rh-positive group, in its absence - to the Rh-negative group. If the blood of a Rh-positive person enters the blood of an Rh-negative, then the body perceives these same Rh proteins as foreign and develops a “weapon” against them - antibodies.

Damage to fetal tissues in Rhesus conflict occurs due to the fact that mother's antibodies destroy the erythrocytes of the fetus. However, for the development of the Rh conflict, a significant accumulation of antibodies in the mother's blood is necessary, which occurs only during pregnancy with an Rh-positive fetus. Thus, in the first pregnancy, the risk of developing a conflict is negligible.

It is at 28 weeks that the first administration of anti-Rhesus immunoglobulin is recommended. This is a special "vaccination" against the development of the Rhesus conflict in the future. Anti-Rhesus immunoglobulin binds fetal red blood cells and "does not allow" the mother's body to produce antibodies. Thus, the formation of the immune response is inhibited.

The second injection of immunoglobulin is carried out in the maternity hospital, in the first 72 hours after birth. A necessary condition for this vaccination is the absence of Rh antibodies in the blood of a pregnant woman: this is considered proof that there is no Rh conflict. The introduction of anti-Rhesus immunoglobulin pursues a preventive goal, i.e. prevents the occurrence of Rh-conflict in subsequent pregnancies.

If Rh antibodies are detected, then their value must be carefully monitored. An increase in antibody titers over time indicates the development of an Rhesus conflict.