You have passed the middle of the long adventure you have embarked on with your baby. The 21st week is now spent with the baby slowly getting used to life outside.
What are the changes in the baby in the 21st week of pregnancy?
When the baby reaches the 21st week, most of the body functions are completed. The heart has completed its development and the muscles are getting stronger. Your baby's movements will continue without a certain order. The baby continues its movements for the health of its muscle structure. It is proportional to your nutrition. If you consume energy-giving foods, you will see that your baby plays more. The baby does not have difficulty in making movements thanks to the fluid it lives in. You need to pay attention to your self-care. Fluid consumption should be maximum. The fetus should make swallowing and evacuation regular. The extension of the arms and legs will continue during this period. The baby's tooth development will start in the 21st week and the expectant mother should increase her calcium intake.
What is the baby's height and weight in the 21st week of pregnancy?
Your baby is now 27 cm long and weighs 350 grams.
What does the ultrasound image of the baby look like in the 21st week of pregnancy?
The baby is no longer large enough to fit into the ultrasound and can be seen in sections.
What are the changes in the expectant mother in the 21st week of pregnancy?
The real effects of pregnancy become clear from the 21st week onwards. Since the weight of the fetus increases, there may be restrictions in the pregnant woman's movements. Pain in the waist and back are possible effects of this period. Massage can help relieve these pains. The growth in the breasts and hips continues significantly. Depending on the development of the fetus in the womb, the expectant mother will have problems breathing because the fetus puts pressure on the diaphragm muscles with its developing limbs. During this period, the expectant mother feels contractions in her feet due to the weight in the womb and her legs swell. Accelerating blood flow will help prevent pain and swelling. During this period, the pregnant woman also has problems with her teeth. Bleeding gums may occur. Similarly, nosebleeds may occur due to changes in the body. These bleedings are short-lived, but if the bleeding increases, a doctor's check-up is necessary. Advice for the father-to-be in the 21st week of pregnancy... Fathers-to-be should increase their support for the mother-to-be during the progressing pregnancy process. The mother-to-be will gradually be unable to do things she can do on her own. The growth of the fetus will restrict her movements. It will be difficult for the mother to help her to find the necessary position while sleeping. It is also important for the mother and father to spend time together. The mother and father should be informed that their child can now hear sounds and talk to him.
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