Pregnancy Development on Week 22

Embryo growth

How is the development of the fetus at 22 weeks' gestation?

During the 22 weeks' growth and development of the fetus, the size of the baby's fetus is about 27.9 cm from head to heel and weighs 453 grams, or the size of a pumpkin.

During the 22 weeks development of the fetus, the baby's face has also begun to appear. This can be seen when the fetus's lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are clearly visible.

In the development of the fetus at 22 weeks' gestation, the sense of taste in the fetus, the tongue, has begun to grow. In addition, the brain and nerves of the fetus have begun to form perfectly enough for the fetus so that he can begin to feel the stimulation of his own touch. Babies can feel the touch by caressing their face or sucking their thumbs, and feeling other parts of their body.

During the 22 weeks of fetal development of this pregnancy, the baby's reproductive organs will continue to grow. In boys, the testicles begin to move down from the abdomen, and in girls, the uterus and ovary are in place, and the vagina begins to form.

Changes in the Body

What are the changes in the body of a pregnant woman at week 22?

In the development of the fetus at 22 weeks of gestation, the weight of pregnant women will increase. At this gestational age, you may experience a painless contraction called Braxton Hicks physiological contraction. Usually, you will feel heartburn when this contraction occurs, but the pain is quite mild.

Indeed this contraction is not harmful to the fetus, but if the contractions become more intense painful or more common, contact your doctor immediately because this can be a sign of preterm labor.

What should I pay attention to?

In addition to your enlarged stomach, limbs will also tend to be stiff due to loosening of joints and ligaments and buildup (retention) of fluid. Both of these factors can cause pain and stiffness in the joints.

Visit to Doctor / Midwife

What do I need to discuss with the doctor on week 22?

At the age of 22 weeks of fetal development of this pregnancy, do not panic if you find red spots on the panties. This actually happens because the cervix is ​​bruised because you just got a doctor's examination or you have sex. Even in some cases this is unknown.

But if the vagina is bleeding quite a lot, immediately tell the doctor. It could be that this is a more serious sign of pregnancy. Your doctor will do an ultrasound to determine whether you have a medical problem or not.

What tests should I know?

The doctor will examine the following:

• measure body weight and blood pressure
• check urine for glucose and protein
• check fetal heart rate
• measure the size of the uterus with external palpation (touching from the outside) to see how it correlates with the date of birth
• lower position height (upper uterus) fundal height
• check the swelling of the hands and feet, check for varicose veins in the legs
• your symptoms, especially abnormal symptoms

Prepare a list of questions or problems that you want to discuss with your doctor.

Health and Safety

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

Honey

Actually there is no prohibition to consume honey while pregnant. Spores in honey will not affect the fetus, so it can be said that eating honey is safe. The risk occurs when honey can theoretically contain toxins caused by Clostridium botulinum. However, it's better to avoid eating unpasteurized raw honey to prevent this risk.

In addition to honey, pregnant women should not eat unpasteurized foods, such as milk directly from dairy cows, because they can contain pathogenic organisms.

So next week what kind of fetus will it grow?

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