Pregnancy
27 Weeks Pregnant
Now you are in the 27th week of pregnancy and yes it is true that you are going to be in the end of second trimester in another week. From this week on, many pregnant women will be expecting to see their baby soon. They will be calculating the due date of delivery asking doctors many times how long they should wait to see their son/daughter.
26 Weeks Pregnant
Many women would be enjoying this period of pregnancy since most of the disturbing symptoms are totally gone. Except for occasional pain in the abdomen they are fine most of the day. Don’t forget or postpone the scheduled visit to your doctor for prenatal testing and other screening tests. It is necessary to monitor the health of your baby to make sure that everything is fine with him/her.
25 Weeks Pregnant
By now you should have completed testing for gestational diabetes test as instructed by your doctor. But this is not the case for all pregnant women and your doctor will consider several factors before asking you to go for a test. You have to pay regular visits to the clinic for monitoring the growth and health of your child. Weight gain and blood testing will become a routine for you. Weight gain will be steady for many women adding at least half a pound every week.
24 Weeks Pregnant
You will be nearing the end of second trimester in another 4 weeks from now. It is very much essential for you to eat healthy foods and sleep well and continue to visit your doctor for prenatal checking and regular testing. You have to cooperate with your doctor to identify any new symptoms and to avoid any birth complications.
23 Weeks Pregnant
It is important for you to visit your doctor regularly without missing any appointment to check the health of your baby and you. You should be gaining weight as expected since you are getting closer to the end of second trimester. Your doctor will closely monitor the growth of your baby and inform you about his development. Take all possible efforts to remain healthy and eat and sleep well.
22 Weeks Pregnant
If you look at you in the mirror you may be wondering how big you are looking now. Your belly is intensely showing that you are pregnant and you have made to the middle of second trimester now by touching the 22nd week of pregnancy. There will be plenty of internal and external changes from now on for you and your baby. By now most of the undesirable pregnancy symptoms are gone. However you have to undergo new symptoms like pregnancy pain from this stage onwards.
21 Weeks Pregnant
You are halfway through the second trimester of pregnancy at the end of week 21. It is necessary for you to continue eating healthy foods and drinking plenty of fluids along with doing exercises and yoga. You would receive few kicks from your baby unexpectedly and you have started to wait for it anxiously at this stage.
20 Weeks Pregnant
You have crossed the midpoint of pregnancy and you should be patient for just another few months. Most of the pregnancy symptoms are not seen now but you are used to heartburn and constipation at this stage. Changes continue to happen in you and your baby converting him into a fully developed fetus. By now you know which position of sitting or lying down is comfortable for your baby and stick on to it. Taking folic acid tablets is very much essential for the growth of your baby. You may experience increased blood pressure due to extra blood flow during the 20th week of pregnancy.
19 Weeks Pregnant
You are exactly in the middle of the pregnancy term and this is significant stage for you and your baby. At this stage your belly is showing and developing at large indicating the growth of your baby. Many changes and expansion are happening within your body unknowingly. Your internal organs are giving room for the bulging uterus and your blood pressure will be increasing. You can get diabetes at this stage of pregnancy and hence watch your blood sugar levels. You are feeling more and more comfortable with your pregnancy symptoms and waiting for the big day to come.
18 Weeks Pregnant
You can discuss with your doctor about the weight gain and its impact on your body. Make sure that you are eating healthy foods instead of fat and fried items. Plenty of resources are available online for guiding you with the right set of health and nutritious diet during pregnancy. Know about the foodstuffs that are good for you and your baby that will also help in reducing constipation and heartburn.