25th Week Of Pregnancy

You may start to notice aches and pains in some unusual places as your pregnancy progresses. For example, you may experience moments of shooting pains in your legs. There are several possible reasons for leg cramps, although doctors are still uncertain about the exact cause. According to the March of Dimes, changes in your circulation, pressure on nerves and blood vessels, even staying in the same position for too long can lead to cramping. Your groin may also ache with the added pressure of your baby-to-be. And chances are, some of the regular pregnancy nuisances—like frequent potty breaks, indigestion, and itchy skin—are still bothering you.

Baby development:  How is your baby growing when you are 25 Week Pregnant?

The cortex (outer layer) of your baby’s brain is developing into layers, paving the way for sophisticated brain activity like thinking, feeling and planning in years to come. Her eyes are fully functional, and she may blink as a reflex reaction to a loud or sudden noise.

Studies have also shown that an unborn baby will turn her head if a light is shone onto the mom’s abdomen, proving that her optic nerve is now working. Your baby-to-be’s lungs are developing rapidly, although she’d probably need a little help breathing if she were born at this point. Her respiratory system continues to develop, her nostrils are open, and she can breathe—but she won’t take her first breath of air until delivery day.

By your 25th week of pregnancy, her reproductive organs are formed (in boys, the testes have descended). Her skin is translucent and wrinkled, and she can hear your stomach when it gurgles and your voice when you sing. Your baby is becoming more aware of how she can move—she’s wiggling her fingers and toes!

How Big Is Baby?

Your baby has grown to about 1.5 pounds, she’s around 13.5 inches long (crown to heel). She’s about the size of a loaf of bread.

25 Weeks Pregnant baby and body development

Overall Your baby’s lungs are maturing by the day and she’s making breathing motions, although if she were born before 37 weeks, it’s likely she would need help to breathe. Her sense of smell is developing, too. One study showed that babies whose moms eat lots of garlic respond more strongly to the smell after birth. Tiny blood vessels called capillaries are now developing beneath the surface of your baby’s skin, which will give her skin its pink color.

Wow! Do you know…

Ultrasounds at this stage have shown that babies appear to smile and cry in the womb, although the jury’s out on whether these are genuine expressions of emotion or just instinctive muscle movements.

Body changes and symptoms during 25th week of pregnancy

 

Your Body changes during 25th week of pregnancy

Your uterus is now the size of a football, and contains almost a pint of amniotic fluid. You may be feeling as if your organs are getting squashed by your baby’s growth, and find it difficult to breathe deeply and eat large meals. Your baby’s movements are likely to be strong, too, and while they’re always reassuring, it’s normal to find them uncomfortable and even intrusive at times (especially at 3 a.m.).

You may be feeling less mobile now, with an achy back and hips and that trademark pregnancy waddle. Pay attention to your posture, standing tall and sitting straight with your feet flat on the floor; avoid heavy lifting; and try to get some gentle exercise. Water aerobics, swimming and stretching are particularly good for easing aches and pains.

What to do during 25th week of pregnancy.

Have a formal discussion with your boss about maternity leave. Taking maternity leave can be a financial burden during the best of times, but during the economic hard times faced by many families (and companies) these days, it can be downright scary to take time away from your job. What if your company experiences layoffs? A heart to heart with your boss may help put your mind at ease.

 

What Your Partner need to do – Your Body, Yourself

 

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