Pregnancy Development on Week 25

Embryo growth

How is the development of the fetus at 25 weeks' gestation?

During the development of the fetus 25 weeks ago, the baby in the womb may be about the size of a radish vegetable. Approximately 37.6 cm in length and 680 grams in weight.

You may also have noticed what the little one's schedule is like as long as she is in the womb, when she moves actively and breaks. If indeed you want to feel more of your baby's movements, you can pay attention to him while remaining silent and not doing any activities.

At that time, you can also invite him to speak because at 25 weeks of gestation, baby's hearing is more developed and can already hear your voice.

Changes in the Body

What are the changes in the body of a pregnant woman at week 25?

This 25-week pregnancy, maybe you will feel a lot of disorders and symptoms that make the body uncomfortable, especially digestive problems.

The hormone progesterone in the body of a pregnant woman not only slows down gastric emptying, but also relaxes the entrance of the gastric valve so that the gastric valve is not closed properly.

This condition can cause stomach acid for pregnant women to rise into the esophagus and the results cause reflux (also called heartburn) in pregnant women. In addition, the larger the size of the uterus risks causing more pressure on the abdominal area. So, you are advised to eat more often but with smaller portions.Also avoid spicy and fatty foods so that stomach acid doesn't get worse.

What should I pay attention to?

During this 25-week gestational development of the fetus, there are many changes to the emotional and body of pregnant women.

Maybe in the first trimester, or at 5 weeks of gestation, you can still be agile, energetic, energetic, and still feel comfortable. But entering the end of the second trimester, many pregnant women begin to feel the weight of a pregnant stomach, just want to lie on the couch and relax.

In the period of development of the fetus 25 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant women are required to maintain blood sugar levels by eating healthy snacks. For example, pregnant women can eat healthy snacks such as fruit, yogurt, or smoothies. These foods can provide energy to help pregnant women move.

Remember, fatigue in the second trimester of pregnancy is the way pregnant women save energy. You need to save energy to prepare energy for childbirth and after childbirth.

Visit to Doctor / Midwife

What do I need to discuss with the doctor on week 25?

At 25 weeks of gestation, it would be nice for pregnant women to check fetal movements, twice a day. Check fetal movements once in the morning (when activities tend to be less frequent) and once at night (when the fetus is more active).

Ask your doctor about how to calculate baby movements. Starting from the hours of the active baby, the number of times the baby kicks or moves in the stomach. Try to mark the count if the movement has reached 10 and see how long it will take. Usually, you will feel 10 movements in 10 minutes or sometimes it will take more time.

If there aren't 10 movements in 10 minutes, drink juice or eat something light, walk a little, even pat your stomach a little then lie down, relax, and return to counting. If two hours pass without 10 movements, contact your doctor. The closer to the date of birth, the routine examination of fetal movements will become more important.

What tests should I know?

During the 25 weeks of fetal development, the doctor will examine the following:

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

In the period of development of the fetus 25 weeks, you can still lift items with a load that is not too heavy. This still must be under the supervision and provisions of the doctor, yes. In addition, pregnant women can still exercise that is beneficial to stay fit during pregnancy and after childbirth. But remember, that the purpose of your current exercise is to maintain weight.

Also, if you want to use spa treatments while pregnant, keep in mind that safety depends on the method used. Some methods are considered safe while others should be avoided. Not recommended Soak mud and hot water when you are pregnant. Apart from that spa treatments that increase your body temperature such as mud baths, seaweed baths, saunas, hot tubs or jacuzzis, it is not safe for you during pregnancy. All of these methods can make you lose body fluids (dehydration) and the temperature may be too hot for the body.

So next week what kind of fetus will it grow?

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