In the 25th week of pregnancy, the size of the uterus corresponds to the size of a well-inflated soccer ball. The belly is already clearly visible, but not always rounded - it may as well be oblong or even spread out to the sides.

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  1. 25. week of pregnancy: how your baby develops
  2. 25. week of pregnancy: what's happening to you
  3. 25. week of pregnancy: what to look for. Top recommendations

25. week of pregnancy: how your baby develops

In the 25th week of pregnancy, the fetus weighs about 700 g. The parietal-seat distance is 22 cm, while the total length is about 30 cm. If you had an ultrasound scan this week, your doctor would have given you both of these measurements.

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Other important changes take place in the child's body:

  • Alveoli are almost ready for independent breathing.
  • The nostrils that have been closed so far begin to open and the fetus begins to "practice" breathing by drawing in the amniotic fluid with the nose and then, also with the nose, "exhaling" it back.
  • The fetal vocal cords are now operational - if he were born at that moment, he would be able to cry aloud.
  • The skin slowly turns pink: it is thanks to the capillaries that begin to accumulate.
  • The fetus is visibly gaining body - more and more fatty tissue accumulates under its skin, and muscles are also developing.
  • The toddler continues to exercise his hands and feet, he also consciously penetrates the environment, often touching the inner walls of the uterus with his feet, hands and head, he also plays with the umbilical cord.
  • Permanent tooth buds are already forming in the gums.
  • The baby feels his mother's emotions strongly and reacts to her voice - if you haven't had the habit of talking to your belly so far, it's a good time to start.
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25. week of pregnancy: what's happening to you

In your 25th week of pregnancy, you may notice that your navel is not concave but convex. This is because he was pushed out by his uterus, which keeps growing and enlarging every day.

Around 25 weeks of pregnancy, many mothers-to-be begin to snore at night - this is because the airways become narrower and the uterusbegins to put pressure on the diaphragm, which is why it cannot support the breathing process as effectively as it should.

You may be less active and sleepier than usual now. This is also largely due to the pressure on the diaphragm: as a result of respiratory problems, excess carbon dioxide builds up in the body.

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You may also notice, or rather feel, that you have hemorrhoids, because more than half of future mothers have them during this period of pregnancy. It is caused by increased blood flow in the pelvic area and the constant pressure of the uterus, which causes the veins in the anal walls to swell and then to itchy bulges. To alleviate this unpleasant feeling, it is worth asking the doctor to prescribe special suppositories. Try to eat plenty of fiber-rich foods on a daily basis to avoid constipation, which favors hemorrhoids.

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25. week of pregnancy: what to look for. Top recommendations

This is the last moment to perform the tests, recommended between the 21st and 26th week of pregnancy: ultrasound, glucose loading test, urinalysis, as well as testing for toxoplasmosis (if you were negative in the first trimester), antibody testing anti Rh- (if you have Rh-).

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Take care of yourself and try to rest as much as possible. However, do not avoid physical activity as it will make it easier for you to give birth to you. If you are just starting to exercise, avoid pushing yourself too hard. Walking, gymnastics for mothers-to-be, and swimming will be the best.

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The skin on the abdomen may now start to itch as it is tightly stretched and stretched. A good firming cream should help. Substances that soothe itching are, inter alia, in anti-stretch mark creams for pregnant women.

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You should still take pregnancy supplements recommended by your doctor. During this period, you especially need vitamin D, DHA acids, iodine, but also potassium and magnesium (they reduce burdensome cramps) and iron, which must be supplemented if the daily requirement for this element is not covered by the diet.

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