More Noticeable Changes in Week 19 of Pregnancy – The Halfway Mark in 20 weeks
You are about halfway through your pregnancy when you are 19 weeks pregnant and your baby is getting bigger every day. If you already had your ultrasound, you might probably know what you are having inside you.
Whether it is a boy or a girl, your baby’s genitals are now in place. Your baby’s nervous is busy this week and the brain too is working hard as the special areas that help in your baby’s senses are fast developing.
More noticeable changes occur in the baby in this 19 weeks pregnant and there are more movements. The baby’s legs are developed and the baby is now measured from head to toe – which could be around 6.5 inches. The sensory development is also very fast and some research suggests that the baby may be able to hear your voice now.
The baby also develops a protective layer called vernix over his body. This white sticky substance protects the baby’s skin in the amniotic fluid.
This is the time to start doing some exercises if you haven’t already. Regular exercises help you in increasing the flexibility of your body which will further help you relieving the tension and pain during the labor.
A slight increase in discomfort is notice in this week due to increased heartburn. This is because the uterus is still pushing up against your tummy so that all the essential nutrients reach the fetus more efficiently.
There is a substantial demand for iron in the body when you are pregnant. So, iron intake is very essential for both you and the baby. Eat iron-rich foods such as red meat, nuts, legumes, and iron-fortified breakfast cereals and bread.
Your pregnancy signifies the halfway mark when you are 20 weeks pregnant. Your baby is now practicing breathing and swallowing in the amniotic fluid. It weighs a little over 10 ounces and measures approximately 6.5 inches.
Other changes in the baby include the formation of teeth buds which are hidden under the gums for now. The baby’s bones are getting stronger and his skin is gathering more layers.
Another major change in the baby is the development of sleep patterns. Most of the babies fall into noticeable cycles of sleep during this time. The immunities also begin to develop during this week as your body transfers antibodies into your little one.
You might feel a little breathless at this stage as the uterus is pushing upwards at your belly button. Be careful with your posture so as not to stress your spine. This can lead to back problems in the future. Using a pregnancy pillow is suggested as this will help you from straining your spine and also in alleviating the back pain.
You will be gaining about 1 pound a week from now and eating a balanced diet will help you and the flourishing baby inside. Your belly too will be growing regular form this point of time and you can observe regular changes. Constipation and heartburn seem to persist still and you might also start feeling a little clumsier from this week 20 of pregnancy.
Get good nutrition as it helps in giving you the required strength and stamina to make it through pregnancy with good health.
Author Bio:
Stephanie writes on health, pregnancy and parenting. Visit ThePregnancyZone.com for more information on pregnancy week by week and everything you want to know about getting 19 weeks pregnant and 20 weeks pregnant.
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