19th week of pregnancy: how the fetus develops and what happens in the body

Now the fifth month of pregnancy is under way. Four full months are already behind. The kid continues to actively develop and gain weight. Many expectant mothers have already felt the first movements of the fetus. Let's see how it develops.

19 week of pregnancy - sensations

At this time, the body is slowly preparing for the birth of a baby and subsequent breastfeeding. Colostrum can sometimes come out of the mammary glands. This is a normal process and no special measures should be taken. Simply wipe your nipples with a clean tissue.

An increase in the volume of blood circulating in the body can provoke decrease in hemoglobin levels... This causes increased fatigue, weakness, and sometimes even dizziness. In addition, there may be a rapid pulse, sometimes it becomes difficult to breathe. The reason for this is that the growing fetus presses on the diaphragm, and therefore it is difficult to take deep breaths in and out. In this case, it is best to breathe shallowly, but often.

During the second trimester, you may notice frequent urination and increased sweating. Remember that this is just the physiology of pregnant women and these phenomena do not require any treatment. Fetal growth can provoke the appearance of stretch marks or stretch marks, as they are also called. To avoid this, try not to gain weight too quickly. Optimally weight gain about half a kilogram a week. This weight gain will allow the skin to adapt and there will be no stretch marks. As a preventive measure, you can lubricate the skin with oil such as olive or grape seed. Special creams perfectly prevent stretch marks.

In these weeks, the first movements of the fetus are felt. If you have already noted the first tremors earlier, now the baby's activity will intensify.

19th week of pregnancy - what happens to the baby

Now the baby is growing up to the size of an average potato. He is already about fifteen centimeters tall, and his weight has increased to 200 grams. Now the most important thing for him is full development and further improvement. You must provide him with everything he needs for this with the help of proper nutrition and comfortable rest.

Now the child has:

• The whole body is actively growing.
• In the brain, the areas responsible for the sense organs are being improved.
• The spleen begins its activity, it continues to form and strengthen the baby's immunity.
• The muscles of the neck are gradually getting stronger.
• There is a further improvement of the motor process and fine motor skills of fingers.
• The subcutaneous fat layer thickens.
• The respiratory system is developing.
• Toddlers female actively accumulate eggs.
• The child alternates between periods of active wakefulness and sleep. Moreover, the total duration of the quiet phase is approximately three quarters of the day.

There is still a lot of space in the uterus, so the crumbs' tremors do not cause discomfort to the expectant mother, but only bring joy.

19 weeks of pregnancy - what's going on with mom

It is now almost the middle of your pregnancy. At this time, the belly grows rapidly. It becomes more difficult for you to find a comfortable resting position. It is especially difficult to sleep on your back. Sudden movements can cause pain in the abdomen. The cause of this pain is the tension in the ligaments that hold the uterus. You can reduce it with a special bandage.

Reorganization of the hormonal background and the production of a special secretion that protects the vagina from infections, cause a change secretions from the genitals. The volume of secretions may be slightly increased due to the increased production of the hormone estrogen. The discharge has a white tint or is completely transparent, there is practically no smell, as well as pathological impurities. You shouldn't be bothered by such discharge.

Any deviation from the norm, for example, a cheesy consistency, a greenish or yellowish color, an unpleasant odor or foamy discharge, cause health concerns and should be a reason for a mandatory visit to a doctor. This nature of the discharge may be a signal of the activation of thrush. This disease requires compulsory treatment. Another reason can be all sorts of infections. They can provoke infection of the fetal membrane and the baby itself. The appearance of a brown discharge, especially after sex, may indicate problems with the cervix, for example, this is how erosion manifests itself.

The most dangerous thing is the appearance of discharge with blood of scarlet or dark color. They directly indicate the possibility of fetal death or placental abruption. If, in addition to bloody discharge, cramping pain appears and the uterus is toned, then you need to urgently call a doctor at home.

The growth and active development of a baby requires a lot of minerals that are taken from your body. Therefore, during this period, problems with the gums or teeth may begin. To remedy the situation, drink special mineral complexes for pregnant women.
Preparing the body for childbirth, namely the expansion of the pelvic region, often causes back pain, lower back pain and changes in gait. To relieve your condition, give up high-heeled shoes, rest more often, lift your legs up when lying down.