Pregnancy Development on Week 17

Embryo growth

How is the development of the fetus 17 weeks pregnant?

In the development of the fetus for 17 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is almost the size of a radish weighing about 150 grams and about 12 centimeters from head to toe.

Part of the most rapidly developing baby during this period is the placenta. The placenta has developed with thousands of blood vessels to optimize its function to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the baby and dispose of the remaining substances of the baby.

Changes in the Body

What are the changes in the body of a pregnant woman at week 17?

In the development of the fetus 17 weeks, you may be aware of a change in breast size that is getting bigger. Actually, your breasts experience many changes since the beginning of pregnancy. This happens because of the influence of pregnancy hormones to prepare the body to produce milk.

More blood will flow to the ducts or ASI ducts, and the breasts will grow to prepare you for breastfeeding. Well, this is what causes your breast size to enlarge during pregnancy.

In addition, changes in pregnancy hormones also make the main venous blood vessels visible. Make sure your bra size when breast size begins to enlarge during pregnancy.

Maintain a pregnancy that runs 17 weeks

In 17 weeks of fetal development, you may feel hot and sweat more. This happens because hormones increase blood flow to the skin. In addition, metabolism during pregnancy also increases and keeps you wet with sweat.

Visit to Doctor / Midwife

What do I need to discuss with the doctor on week 17?

In the development of the 17-week fetus, some women complain that they often feel dizzy. Sometimes this makes some women very worried. Take it easy, this is not a dangerous phenomenon. In fact, dizziness is a relatively common symptom and almost always appears when pregnant.

When you feel dizzy, lie face to the left and lift your legs as high as possible. You can also sit and position your head between your knees. Take deep breaths and loosen clothes so that they are not too tight.

As soon as you feel better, eat even a little and consult the symptoms of dizziness on your next visit to the doctor. Fainting is actually rare, but if you faint, don't take it for granted. You should immediately go to the doctor as soon as possible.

Tests that may be needed to support fetal development 17 week of pregnancy

Depending on your needs and the doctor's requirements, you might carry out the following checks:

• Measurement of body weight and blood pressure
• Examination of sugar and protein in urine
• Examination of fetal heart rate
• Examination of uterine or uterine size by external palpitations
• Measurement of uterine height from the bottom
• Examination of hands and feet against swelling and varicose veins

Tell your doctor every symptom you experience, especially unusual symptoms. If you have a question or problem that you want to discuss with your doctor, you should first make a list before going to the consultation.

Health and safety

What do I need to know to maintain health and safety during pregnancy?

1. X-ray

X-rays are generally quite safe for the development of the fetus 17 weeks of pregnancy. However, the level of safety depends on the type of x-ray you need to do and the amount of radiation exposure you will get.

Most x-ray examinations usually do not cause a bad possibility for the fetus, and this is also a proven fact. But you need to know that too much radiation exposure at high intensity can also increase the risk of harm to the fetus.

When the fetus is exposed to x-rays at 10 radians, the risk of mental retardation and disease causes higher damage to the eye. But don't worry, checking using x-rays that exceed 5 radians is very rare.

2. Increase in body temperature

You will feel hot and sweaty lately. This is one of the effects of increasing hormonal changes in your body.

To keep your body temperature cool, you should avoid exercising outdoors during the day. If you want to jog, do it before or after breakfast or during fresh air. You can also exercise in a gym equipped with air conditioning. Whatever your chosen sport, stop whatever you do if you feel too hot.

So, next week, what will your fetus grow like?

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