What happens to a woman's body at 24 weeks gestation?
A woman may be tormented by heaviness in her legs,unpleasant sensations in the stomach and bladder, back pain. There is a feeling of dryness in the eyes, as if sand had been poured into them, or forgetfulness and absent-mindedness appear.
At the 24th week of pregnancy, a woman feelsit's okay if it's healthy. Photo: Getty But such symptoms are completely unnecessary. If a woman is engaged in sports before pregnancy or continues to do gymnastics for pregnant women, unpleasant sensations may not be at all. The uterus continues to rise, it is about 3 cm above the navel, the abdomen increases every day. It's time to start wearing a bandage, and to prevent stretch marks daily moisturize the skin. If there is a threat of premature birth, if there were spotting or past experience of an interrupted pregnancy, it is better to refuse sex at this time.
Scheduled visit to the doctor
When visiting a doctor between 24 and 28 weeksa woman takes a blood test for glucose tolerance. For the normal course of pregnancy, the level of glucose in the blood is an important indicator. During this period, the load on the pancreas increases in a woman, and failures in its work may occur. Sugar in the blood increases, which requires a change in diet or even treatment under the supervision of a doctor. If you do not pay due attention to the increase in blood sugar during pregnancy, this will affect the development of the fetus. It will grow quite large, which will lead to difficult labor. In addition, the baby will get used to increased glucose consumption, and after birth, it will experience a state of hypoglycemia. The sugar level in breast milk and baby formulas with which it will be fed is significantly lower than what it receives during intrauterine development.
Fetal development at week 24, mother's tummy photo
At this stage the baby weighs about 600 g,week it should become heavier by another 100 grams, the formation of subcutaneous tissue continues. The woman feels the movement inside the abdomen more strongly, and is already getting used to it.
What happens to the baby at 24 weeks can be seen onphoto of mom's bellyPhoto: GettyThe baby sleeps most of the day, the rest of the time - from 4 to 8 hours a day - actively moves. He already distinguishes light from darkness, and can feel mommy's emotions. Positive emotions of a woman are accompanied by the production of special hormones that are transmitted to the child, and he "feels" pleasure. The same happens with negativity. A strong emotional connection is maintained throughout the pregnancy and throughout the first year of the child's life. The fetus completes the formation of the lungs. The alveolar cells begin to synthesize surfactant, which prevents the pulmonary vesicles from sticking together. Melanin is produced in the baby's skin, it loses transparency, and the iris of the eyes acquires color. The baby already independently determines its position in space, due to the fact that it has developed an inner ear that controls balance.
Food
A pregnant woman often changesfood preferences. She wants certain foods, and some of her favorite dishes make her feel sick. Taste tantrums are especially noticeable in the second trimester, when the baby begins to taste the food eaten by its mother. A woman's proper diet during pregnancy is very important for the healthy development of the fetus. It is interesting that if the mother is undernourished, the fetus turns on a gene responsible for maximum absorption of nutrients. After birth, a child with such a gene may be at risk of obesity. But it rarely occurs to anyone to go on a diet during pregnancy. Problems most often arise due to a lack of certain vitamins, minerals, or plant fiber. Lean meat, fish, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, various cereals, and baked goods made from whole grain flour are good for the expectant mother. Chocolate, coffee, soda, mushrooms, fruits, and vegetables that can cause allergies, sweet baked goods made from white flour, and all smoked, salty, spicy, and fatty foods are harmful. Spice lovers need to give up their addictions for a while.
What you need to pay attention to
Heaviness in the legs appears due to stretchingligaments. To eliminate unpleasant symptoms, select shoes with orthopedic insoles. A woman needs to ensure that her clothes and shoes are comfortable. Usually, up to the 30th week, the fetus takes the correct position in the uterus, head down. One of the reasons that it will not be able to turn in the right direction is that the expectant mother's clothes are too tight. At this stage, it is advisable to sleep only on your side, putting pillows under it for comfort. If you cannot fall asleep and suffer from insomnia, your doctor may recommend safe sedatives, such as glycine. But it is better not to take pills on your own. The 24th week is a favorable time to observe changes, good and sometimes not so good, when timely medical care will improve the situation for the better. It is important to remember that the child can already feel the emotions of his mother, and relatives should not upset her, but help her whenever possible.
What happens when twins become pregnant?
The 6th month is coming to an end.The fetuses weigh 654 g each, height ─ 29.4. With a singleton ─ weight 732, height ─ 31. The fetuses still have little subcutaneous fat, so their skin is all in folds, and their bellies look like balls. Facial features acquire clear contours, eyes and lips are formed. Hair continues to grow, milk teeth are formed deep under the gums. Eyelids grow and children can blink. A woman feels unpleasant phenomena more acutely - heartburn, constipation, legs begin to swell.
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