The 25th week of pregnancy starts already in the seventh month! You walked away for a full six months, however, obstetric, which consists of 28 days or 4 weeks. This is a lot, but there are still 15 weeks ahead, so gain strength and patience.

Let's see, how is our baby at the beginning of the seventh month of pregnancy?

Fetus

He has already grown enough: at the 25th week of pregnancy, the fetus weighs about 700 g, its size from the crown to the heels averages 34.5 cm. The development of the baby does not stop for a second! He is becoming more and more like a newborn, although he is not yet ready to appear to this world. And, nevertheless, if for some reason the birth occurs next week, then the doctors will already fight for his life.

The lungs are preparing for the first breath: the alveoli begin to ripen, but they are not yet lined with surfactant, which will prevent them from sticking together during breathing. Also, the auricle continues to form - according to its condition, doctors will judge the degree of maturity of the child in the event of his premature birth.

At the 25th week of pregnancy, the function of hematopoiesis, as expected, is completely taken over by the bone marrow (before that they were performed by the liver and spleen).

At this time, the baby's sense of smell is already highly developed. He is also capable of sensing mom's mood swings, and even feels pain like a newborn, smiling with joy or grimacing with displeasure!

The child begins to actively overgrow with muscles, the bone tissue is getting stronger, so his movements and tremors will become more and more tangible. On the ultrasound, you can already see how he plays with the umbilical cord, sucks his finger, deftly grabs the leg with a pen, covers his face with his palms - the child's movements are already well coordinated, moreover, the leading hand has been determined. Also, the uzist will be able to determine the sex of the child, because the external genital organs have long been formed. Now, at the 25th week of pregnancy, the boy's testicles descend into the scrotum, and the girl's vagina is formed.

Ultrasound at 25 weeks of gestation

The Uzist will first of all assess the condition of the fetus and compare its size with the established gestational age: a large discrepancy will be a reason for additional research to exclude developmental lag.

The parameters of the fetus at 25 weeks of gestation are approximately as follows: head diameter - 62.3 mm, chest diameter - 63.1 mm, tummy diameter - 64.2 mm. An important indicator of a child's vital activity is his heartbeat: now a small heart makes an average of 140-150 beats per minute, and its work is already so well audible that not only the doctor can hear the beating through a stethoscope, but when located close to the abdominal wall, dad can catch a bewitching rhythm leaning his ear against her mother’s belly.

The wall thickness of the placenta at 25 weeks of gestation reaches 26.22 mm. If it was located low, then there is a high probability that it will now begin to rise.

In addition, the uterus is obliged to examine the condition and amount of amniotic fluid and the uterus - its size, surface and location.

Uterus

The uterus at 25 weeks of gestation reaches the size of a soccer ball. Its bottom (that is, the upper part) rises above the pubis at a height of 25-27 cm. This indicator is very important, therefore the gynecologist checks the height of the uterine fundus at each visit. If the parameters deviate from the norms, then it will be necessary to look for the cause of the violation. Smaller height and size may indicate a lag in the development of the fetus, placental insufficiency, large - about polyhydramnios or multiple pregnancies.

The uterus at 25 weeks of gestation continues to grow and is already exercising before childbirth, contracting from time to time. Therefore, you may feel mild cramping pains - they do not cause much discomfort and soon disappear. But if the pain intensifies and becomes more frequent, then an urgent need to go to the hospital.

The muscles that hold the uterus tighten all the time and can also cause pain, especially when coughing, sneezing, sharp turns and movements.

Belly at 25 weeks pregnant

The abdomen is gradually rounded, adding an average of 1 cm in diameter per week. It will seem to you that now the tummy will grow too quickly, which, in principle, is the case: the baby is gaining weight.

Due to the growth of the uterus, fetus and abdomen, your gait, posture, and well-being change. The growing uterus compresses the surrounding organs, so shortness of breath, constipation and heartburn in the second half of pregnancy are not uncommon. Try to prevent the occurrence of these undesirable phenomena. And if you fail, then learn how to effectively deal with them. Pay attention to your diet (include one-day kefir, beets, prunes), if there are no contraindications to physical activity, do not stop it until the end of pregnancy.

Talk to your doctor about wearing a prenatal brace: it can greatly facilitate gestation and reduce the pain that can arise from a large tummy.

Pain

In addition to the described abdominal pain, it is mainly pain in the back, lower back, sacrum, pelvic region, spine and under the weight of weight, possibly in the legs. These pains can be relieved a lot by following simple rules:

• do not sit cross-legged or on a chair without a back;
• try not to sit for a long time on hard surfaces;
• learn how to get out of bed and squat correctly;
• do not stay on your feet for a long time (do not walk or stand a lot);
• do not wear shoes with heels;
• use a bandage and compression stockings;
• do gymnastics for pregnant women.

The pain in the hypochondrium will have to be endured, because the baby is growing faster and faster, and the legs are getting stronger - so he pesters you with his blows. Try to change your position if the baby starts kicking.

Do not ignore the pain in the anus. They may indicate developing hemorrhoids and be accompanied by itching, burning, and bleeding during bowel movements. If pain is felt during emptying, and a strip of blood is noticeable on the feces, then most likely this is from an anal fissure (the first step is to get rid of constipation).

If headaches often begin to bother you, then follow these symptoms: whether there are swelling of the hands and face, whether it darkens in the eyes, whether the weight gain exceeds the norm, whether the stomach hurts. The combination of these signs may indicate onset preeclampsia, although it usually develops later in pregnant women.

Abdominal pain can also occur with the threat of premature birth or placental abruption, if it is accompanied by an increased tone of the uterus (it turns to stone) and bloody discharge.

Allocations

Normally, the discharge is transparent or whitish, liquid, sometimes abundant, which can alert a woman. They should not emit any strong odors or cause any discomfort. But sometimes it happens that water begins to leak in the second half of pregnancy. this question needs to be clarified with your gynecologist and make sure that everything is fine. Leakage of water is dangerous, so the woman is hospitalized in this case. Water can leak in small portions, drop by drop or pour out abruptly, wetting the laundry. The amniotic fluid is yellowish in color.

If there is a lot of discharge, they have acquired a sour smell, have become cheesy and cause itching, burning and swelling of the genitals, then, obviously, your thrush has worsened. It must be cured before childbirth, since the baby will also be infected during the passage of the birth canal. And henceforth, do not wear synthetic underwear and limit the consumption of starchy foods and sweets.

The risk of developing other genital infections is still high. You should be alerted to any changes in normal discharge. See your doctor for a smear for yellow, green, purulent, earthy, brown discharge. A change in their consistency, appearance, smell and the appearance of additional alarming signs (discomfort, painful urination, fever, chills) should be the reason for an unscheduled visit to the gynecologist.

Do not be afraid of spotting spotting that appears after intercourse or gynecological examination and is not accompanied by abdominal pain. They, of course, are not the norm, but they do not indicate the threat of termination of pregnancy. Most likely, it is cervical erosion.

Feel

As you can see, the woman experiences a lot of inconveniences for a period of 25 weeks. But this is far from all the sensations associated with pregnancy. The prevention of thrombosis is now becoming relevant. If you are prone to varicose veins, then by all means wear tight-fitting stockings. With the expansion of veins in the external genitalia, you need to lie more. Your doctor may prescribe medications to strengthen blood vessels and prevent blood clotting. Do not stop walking and physical activity, but do not walk too much, and put your feet on a raised platform at night.

At the 25th week of pregnancy, the movements of the baby are no longer just perceptible, but sometimes they can cause discomfort to the expectant mother. This is due to the continuous growth of the fetus: there is less and less space in the tummy, sometimes during coups you can watch your belly stretch, and the baby's bone and muscle tissue gets stronger enough to sometimes even cause pain to the mother. If you see that the belly stomach suddenly protested, then try to change the position of your body: perhaps it is uncomfortable for him or you somewhere blocked the access of fresh blood to the placenta. For this reason, it is not recommended to lie on your back; the most physiological sleeping position during pregnancy is considered to be lying on your left side.

Sex at 25 weeks pregnant

Do not be embarrassed by the fact that the child is already large and active enough. This is not at all a hindrance to having sex at the 25th week of pregnancy, if there are no medical contraindications to it. Of course, many positions will no longer be available to you. Most comfortable with a big tummy - dogi style pose, rider pose. However, try to avoid deep penetration and sudden rough movements.

It happens that a man is confused by the fact that the child is in the bosom of his wife. But if there are no threats to terminate pregnancy, then you should not worry: the child is reliably protected, and he is unlikely to be able to spy on and recognize sexual intercourse.

A woman during this period can look at sex in a new way. It happens that only now is she for the first time able to experience an orgasm, or even several in a row. So don't miss this moment - enjoy it!

Analyzes

Now you have to visit the gynecologist once every 4 weeks. Do not skip scheduled examinations and do not neglect the doctor's directions for taking tests - a general blood test, urine test, glucose test, blood coagulation, hemostasiogram. They will help monitor the course of pregnancy and fetal development and identify possible deviations and violations in time.

If you have recently been tested, and the pregnancy is proceeding safely, then at 25 weeks, you may be able to take a break from trips to clinics and laboratories. But according to the indications, the gynecologist can refer you to additional research. This, for example, can be tests to determine the level of hormones, in particular hCG and progesterone.

Now you should be wary of the development of anemia, so controlling the level of hemoglobin is also very important. Dizziness, weakness, pallor of the skin, increased heart rate with physical activity, and darkening of the eyes can indicate a lack of iron in the body. If you observe these signs in yourself, then you should take a blood test without waiting for the next trip to the doctor.

Nutrition

Proper nutrition at 25 weeks of gestation will help to prevent the development of iron deficiency anemia. Include iron-containing foods in your diet: prunes, bran, oatmeal, buckwheat, beets, boiled beef, liver. If your gut is responding normally, then eat legumes regularly.

Remember that the diet should be dominated by proteins. Fatty, fried, spicy, smoked, salty, sweet, flour, try to use in minimal quantities, or even completely exclude. However, the recommendations regarding nutrition remain the same. Drink enough water, cook yourself fruit drinks and fruit drinks. Eat only fresh meals and carefully study the packaging of the groceries in the stores.

Try to eat fractionally: eat a half cup serving every 2-3 hours. Do not overeat so as not to gain too much, but starving during pregnancy is also unacceptable!

Weight at 25 weeks gestation

Weigh yourself regularly once a week to monitor your weight gain, and record all indicators. It is best to weigh yourself at the same time in the same clothes or better without them at all. For example, make it a rule to step on the scales every Sunday morning.

Not all women gain in the same way, but still there are average rates of weight gain, which should be guided by. At 25 weeks of gestation, your weight should ideally be 6.4-6.9 kg more than your starting weight. A slight deviation from these numbers should not be regarded as a pathology, but keep yourself within the framework: being overweight is fraught with the development of complications now and in the future, as well as a child gaining excess weight.

The 25th week of pregnancy marks the beginning of the seventh obstetric month, each with exactly 28 days. It is already difficult to call this period small, but there are still 15 weeks ahead, during which the body of the unborn child will undergo important changes.

Fetal development at 25 weeks of gestation

A baby at 25 weeks is already quite well developed, and his appearance is becoming more and more similar to that of a newborn. Nevertheless, he is not yet ready for an independent life outside his mother's body.

The main characteristics of fetal development at 25 weeks of gestation:

The weight of the unborn child is about 0.7 kg, and the height can reach 34-35 cm.

Alveoli are forming in the lungs, but there is still no surfactant in them. It is necessary so that during breathing there is no adhesion of the walls of the alveoli.

The auricle continues to form. Incidentally, the degree of her maturity allows you to assess the level of development of the child in the event of his premature birth. At the same time, the inner ear matures, which provides orientation and position of the body in space.

If earlier the liver and spleen were responsible for the function of hematopoiesis, now it is taken over by the bone marrow.

The child is sensitive to the mother's condition and notices all her mood swings. If a woman is in pain, the baby frowns and frowns, and when the mother is happy, the child smiles.

During intrauterine development, the fetus cannot smell, as it is in the amniotic fluid. However, a child is born with an excellent sense of smell, which by the 25th week of pregnancy is already fully formed.

Bones get stronger every day, muscles get stronger. A woman can tell by how much more palpable the tremors in her belly have become.

The boy's testicles should already descend into the scrotum, and in girls, at this time, the vagina is forming.

The weight of the crumbs is actively added due to the fact that adipose tissue begins to arrive. It is thanks to her that the baby acquires rounded cheeks and subcutaneous folds. However, at 25 weeks, there is still very little subcutaneous fat in the fetus.

The unborn child is already trying to coordinate his actions. He can play with the umbilical cord, cover his face with his palms, suck his thumb. This can be observed during the ultrasound examination if it is scheduled for the 25th week of pregnancy.

The second planned ultrasound is usually performed earlier - at 20-24 weeks of pregnancy. Nevertheless, it often happens that the timing of the study may be slightly shifted, and then it will be done at 25 weeks.

During the procedure, the doctor will assess the development of the fetus, its condition and the correspondence of physiological characteristics to the real time. This will eliminate various pregnancy defects.

The average indicators of normal fetal parameters at week 25 are as follows:

Chest - 63.1 mm;

Abdomen - 64.2 mm;

Head - 62.3 mm;

Heart rate - 140-150 beats per minute.

Most likely, during the study, it will be possible to determine the sex of the child. Although sometimes children "hide", and you can never be 100% sure of the received data.

Also, in the process of ultrasound, the doctor assesses the condition of the woman herself. First of all, he is interested in the thickness of the placenta, which should now be 26.22 mm, and its location. When the doctor says that the placenta is low, you should not worry. Most likely, it will begin to rise right now.

Also, the doctor assesses the quantity and quality of amniotic fluid, the size and location of the uterus. If everything is in order, then the next scheduled ultrasound will be the last - prenatal.

What happens to the uterus?

To really estimate the size of the uterus at 25 weeks of gestation, you can imagine a soccer ball. Its upper part or the so-called "bottom of the uterus" rises above the pubis by an average of 26 cm. If the uterus is lower, then this may indicate an insufficiency of the placenta, and if higher, then polyhydramnios or multiple pregnancies.

Although the size of the uterus is already quite solid, it will continue to grow. Also, a woman can periodically feel her contractions. Sometimes they are accompanied by mild pain. Normally, such training contractions are short-term or even sporadic and do not require medical attention. However, if the pain continues to intensify, then you must definitely go to the hospital.

Now the belly continues to grow. It grows in size by about 10 mm every week. Most often, it is from the 25th week of pregnancy that women note that the growth rate of the abdomen has increased. This is actually the case, because the baby is actively gaining weight and height.

Since the center of gravity shifts to the stomach, the gait of the expectant mother changes, and posture may worsen.

As the uterus grows, the pressure on the internal organs increases:

Pressure on the intestines can lead to constipation;

Pressure on the stomach leads to the appearance of and;

Pressure on the bladder provokes increased urination;

Pressure on the diaphragm and lungs leads to shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.

To get rid of digestive problems, you need to eat right, eating beets, fermented milk drinks, and prunes. For you need to move as much as possible, and even better - perform special physical exercises for expectant mothers.

If an enlarged belly is already affecting posture and causing back problems, then you need to consult with a specialist about wearing a prenatal bandage.

In addition to the fact that abdominal pain can arise from training contractions, it can also be due to increased stress on the back and spine.

To avoid discomfort, the following guidelines must be followed:

You need to sit on chairs that have a back.

Legs should not be thrown on top of each other.

Get out of bed carefully. First, you need to roll over on your side, then raise your upper body, and then put your feet on the floor and stand up.

You need to spend as little time as possible in a static position - sit and stand. But walking for a long time is also not recommended.

High-heeled shoes must be discarded.

To prevent varicose veins, compression stockings should be worn on the legs.

Exercising for pregnant women is a very useful activity that allows you to get rid of many problems.

Sometimes a woman may experience pain in the hypochondrium, which is provoked by the movements of the crumbs. There is nothing you can do about it, you have to endure. If the baby starts kicking very hard, then it is worth trying to change the position of the body - perhaps this will calm him down.

An exacerbation of hemorrhoids or a fissure of the anus is indicated by pain in the anus. In parallel, symptoms such as itching and burning occur, and blood may appear during the bowel movement. it is imperative to treat, and you should start with getting rid of constipation.

Headaches themselves can be caused by overwork and hormonal changes in the body. To get rid of them, you need to rest as much as possible and spend time outdoors. If the head hurts too often and severely, then you need to pay attention to whether swelling occurs against the background of pain, whether the stomach hurts, whether there is too much weight gain. The combination of these signs may indicate preeclampsia, a formidable complication of pregnancy that requires hospitalization.

Any abdominal pain should not be ignored, as it can signal the onset of premature labor or placental abruption, which requires an ambulance call.

Allocations for this period should remain unchanged. Their color should be whitish, or they may be completely transparent. The discharge should not emit an unpleasant odor, it should not be accompanied by discomfort.

Sometimes the discharge may become larger, in this case you need to make sure that the reason for the increase in their volume is not leakage of amniotic fluid. They can come out in small portions, but unlike normal secretions, the amniotic fluid has a slightly yellowish color. Leakage of amniotic fluid is dangerous, so the woman must be hospitalized.

When curdled clots appear in the discharge and a sour smell begins to emanate from them, this indicates the development of thrush. Other signs of candidiasis are redness of the skin of the external genital organs, the appearance of a burning sensation and severe itching. You need to get rid of thrush before labor starts so that the baby is not infected while passing through the birth canal. In order to prevent the development of thrush in the future, it is necessary to follow a diet, refuse to use baked goods and confectionery.

The risk that a woman will develop an infectious disease of the reproductive organs increases with a change in sexual partner. Therefore, if the discharge becomes earthy, green or yellow, it is necessary to seek medical help as soon as possible. The baby is that many bacteria can pose a danger to the fetus, as they are able to penetrate the placental barrier.

If, after examination by a gynecologist or after intimacy, a woman discovers a little blood in the discharge, this should not scare her. Nevertheless, it is still necessary to consult a doctor again, since it is possible that a pregnant woman is developing. The threat of termination of pregnancy is indicated by profuse bleeding, which is accompanied by cramping pains in the abdomen and lower back. In this case, the ambulance team must be called without delay.

The usual way of life will now have to be slightly disturbed, because significant changes are taking place in the woman's body. For example, the problem of blood clots and varicose veins may arise. To minimize all possible risks, you need to rest as much as possible, placing a roller or a small pillow under your feet. For the prevention of varicose veins, doctors recommend wearing compression stockings, and sometimes special medications are required to strengthen blood vessels and prevent thrombosis. It is imperative that you continue to walk, but you should not walk too long.

During active fetal movements, a woman may experience discomfort. When the baby rolls over, you can observe how the skin on the belly of the expectant mother is stretched.

Already, doctors do not recommend sleeping on your back. The safest position a woman should take while sleeping is on the left side. And the expectant mother herself will definitely notice that the child becomes uncomfortable in the stomach if she lies down “wrong”. Most often this is expressed in an increase in the activity of the crumbs.

Intimate life

Despite the increased size of the belly, it should not be an obstacle for the couple to have sex. Sexual life at 25 weeks of gestation will be banned only if such recommendations are given by a doctor.

However, even if there are no medical restrictions, the spouses need to be careful. It is important that during intimacy there is no pressure on the stomach, it is also worth giving up deep penetrations and sudden movements.

It is impossible to harm a child during sex, he is reliably protected in the womb. As for the woman herself, she can experience a new range of sensations and emotions, because during pregnancy, the blood flow to the genitals increases several times. This makes the orgasm much brighter.

What tests will be required at 25 weeks of pregnancy?

The woman still visits the gynecologist once a month. During a routine examination, the doctor gives directions for the delivery of standard tests - this is a general analysis of urine and blood, a blood test for sugar, for coagulation and a hemostasiogram. If a woman recently passed all these tests, and they turned out to be normal, then the doctor is unlikely to recommend going through the tests again.

It is possible that a woman at the 25th week of pregnancy will show signs of iron deficiency anemia, including dizziness, increased weakness, increased heart rate, the appearance of dark circles before the eyes, etc. In this case, it will be necessary to donate blood to determine the level of hemoglobin and undergo appropriate treatment.

For a child to develop and grow properly, he needs nutrients. The lack of even one element can adversely affect the health of the crumbs. Therefore, a woman's diet should be varied.

It is important that every day the menu contains fresh fruits and vegetables, meat or fish, as well as cereals. This will saturate the body with useful trace elements and vitamins, and will also provide an opportunity to get rid of many digestive problems, such as constipation and heartburn. In case of difficulties with stool, it is imperative to include boiled beets, prunes, kefir and other products with a laxative effect in the menu.

You need to eat food in small portions, but often. You can sit down at the table every 2-3 hours, since you cannot go hungry during pregnancy. However, you should not lean too heavily on high-calorie foods, since extra pounds will come very quickly, but getting rid of them will be problematic. Therefore, the restriction should include fatty, fried, smoked, flour, sweet and spicy foods.

As you know, iron deficiency anemia is a real scourge of pregnant women. In order to prevent its development, it is imperative to include liver (beef, chicken), buckwheat, oatmeal, legumes, bran in your menu.

Drinking enough water is equally important. You can replace it with fruit drinks and compotes, but you should be more careful with herbal decoctions.

Weight at 25 weeks

Normal weight gain by 25 weeks of gestation is 6.5-7 kg. A slight deviation from the norm is not critical. It is best to control your weight daily or at least weekly. The indicators must be recorded, since the shortage and overkill in kilograms will negatively affect the health of the mother and child, and can also complicate childbirth.

Answers to popular questions

I underwent an ultrasound scan at the 25th week of pregnancy, according to its results, everything is in order with the child, but it seems to me that he moves very little. How often should this happen? Now a woman should experience at least 3 movements of the child in 60 minutes. If their number is less, then it is necessary to inform the doctor about it.

By the end of the 25th week of pregnancy, dizziness began to bother me, and I also became more tired. This is fine? Mild at 25 weeks of gestation is an ordinary phenomenon. For example, they can occur after a long night's rest or a sudden rise from a place, as well as when changing body position. Frequent and intense dizziness requires medical advice, as they indicate vascular or nervous pathology.

Education: Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology was obtained at the Russian State Medical University of the Federal Agency for Healthcare and Social Development (2010). In 2013 completed postgraduate studies at N.N. N.I. Pirogova.

The second trimester of your pregnancy is ongoing. The kid is actively growing, gaining strength. There is an active formation of all its organs. It is believed that from this stage of pregnancy, the risk of premature birth is significantly reduced. You probably still feel at ease, handle most of your daily activities, but do not forget that a good rest for the expectant mom is very important.

The weight of the fetus at 25 weeks of gestation ranges from 600 to 800 grams, and the average height is 30-33 cm.

How many months have passed? The baby continues to grow actively - after all, six obstetric months and one week have already passed! During this period, mom is still not so tired, although her belly begins to increase weekly by leaps and bounds. Nevertheless, more and more time should be devoted to rest, because your baby needs not only nutrients to grow, but also a healthy and cheerful mother.

What's happening?

At this time, a kind of milestone passes - after all, it is this period that is considered favorable for the survival of the child if he is born ahead of time. This is very important for those mothers whose pregnancy is taking place with complications and strong worries about this. Of course, the baby will not do without powerful medical support and special equipment, but he has every chance to please the whole family by returning home from the department for premature newborn babies in a few months.

Mom is gaining weight with her baby - the mother's weight at 25 weeks of gestation should increase by 6-8 kg, and the weekly increase is about 350g. The height of the uterine fundus in this period is 23-27 cm.

Fetus at 25 weeks gestation

The fetus at the 25th week of pregnancy begins to actively gain weight due to adipose tissue - it gradually rounds up, becomes like a newborn. The facial features characteristic of your child are formed, the ears grow and move upward, to their proper place. This week, the inner ear is formed, which is responsible for the orientation and position of the baby's body in space.

Until the 25th week of pregnancy, the liver and spleen are responsible for the formation of red blood cells in the fetus. After this period, the child's bone marrow is fully formed, which takes over this function.

The baby's lungs are actively developing, but they are still far from maturity. If before this period in the lungs of the fetus there were practically no alveoli - sacs in which gas exchange occurs - then after this period of pregnancy their number begins to grow actively. In the lungs, a surfactant begins to form - a substance that prevents the alveoli from collapsing, which is why a person's lungs are constantly straightened. It is because of the lack of surfactant in the lungs of a child born at the 25th week of pregnancy that almost all such babies require artificial ventilation - after all, without this apparatus, their lungs collapse and they cannot breathe.

The modern development of medicine has reached such a level that a synthetic surfactant is being developed in special laboratories, which is injected into the lungs of premature babies after birth - it saved the lives of thousands of babies.

The muscular system of the fetus is already practically formed, and the nervous one is in the process of maturation - the baby begins to actively move the arms and legs, roll over. His movements become more coordinated - he can already grab his nose or leg, touch his mother's hand, which is attached to his stomach. Due to the increased activity, the number and strength of movements increases, the child can rest his head or limbs against the hypochondrium, which causes pain in mommy.

The baby's genital area is also actively developing - the testicles begin to descend into the scrotum, and the girls' vagina is forming.

Photo of the baby with ultrasound

Proper nutrition

In order for your baby to grow well and correctly, he needs a large amount and variety of nutrients - after all, his organs and systems continue to form and mature, and if there is a lack of any important element in this process, failures may occur, which will negatively affect in the future. on the health of the baby.

The nutrition of the expectant mother should be healthy and varied - this is necessarily fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat and fish, cereals. Since the belly at 25 weeks of gestation is already clearly visible due to its size, it can squeeze the stomach and intestines, causing heartburn. In addition, the compression of the intestines, coupled with hormonal changes in the body of a pregnant woman, often causes constipation. In order to avoid this unpleasant phenomenon, mom must definitely eat prunes, boiled beets and other foods that improve bowel function.

At 25 weeks of gestation, the belly grows quite quickly - relatives can notice a significant difference in the size of the belly in just a week. This is due to the rapid growth of the fetus - after all, during this period, he adds about 150 grams per week.

Mom's feelings

Your belly gets bigger every week, and you start to feel clumsy and awkward, although you are still quite active. During this period, you can still actively engage in sports (swimming is best), but you should pay more attention to rest and try to avoid exercises that require good coordination. In addition, it is recommended to take more walks in the fresh air.

Often during this period, mothers begin to worry about dryness of the mucous membrane of the eyes - this is due to hormonal changes. This problem is solved quite simply - buy a special preparation "artificial tear" and bury it as soon as you feel that your eyes are burning, there will be a feeling of sand in your eyes.

Quite often, women at the 25th week of pregnancy complain of the appearance of varicose veins on the legs, they are often worried about hemorrhoids. This is due to the compression of the vena cava by the pregnant uterus. To reduce the manifestations of varicose veins, change your body position more often, wear special compression underwear, and rest with your legs raised up. If you find yourself with hemorrhoids, consult a doctor, you will be prescribed treatment. It should be remembered that constipation contributes to the appearance of hemorrhoids, so try to eat a variety of foods, eat more fiber, and drink enough water.

The large uterus begins to squeeze the internal organs, and this is primarily manifested by the appearance of heartburn - when the stomach is compressed, acid enters the esophagus, causing a burning sensation, nausea. In order to avoid this phenomenon, try to eat in small portions and more often. Food should be easily digestible.

A very common problem at the 25th week of pregnancy is anemia - a large amount of mother's iron is used to build the baby's blood cells, and therefore the expectant mother may develop iron deficiency anemia. This condition can be treated with proper nutrition and taking special medications for pregnant women. To avoid anemia, you should include iron-rich foods in your diet - oatmeal, red meat and liver, lentils, and raisins. In addition, your gynecologist may prescribe special prenatal medications to help relieve anemia.

Another problem that can torment mothers at this time is insomnia. It can be difficult to cope with it, but it is possible - go for a walk before bed, choose a comfortable sleeping position, put your feet on a pillow. You can drink warm milk before bed.

The good news is that when you are 25 weeks pregnant, you will become more feminine and your hair will become thicker and shinier. Thank you for this hubbub of pregnancy. Usually, closer to this date, men begin to notice that their wife has become even more beautiful.

Malyn's stirring

The movements at the 25th week of pregnancy become more active and strong - after all, the baby develops its coordination. At this time, mommy usually feels at least 3-4 shocks per hour. The child still has enough room to be active, and he takes full advantage of this. The baby can give mom pain, resting his legs or head on the hypochondrium. Most often, he does this when he is uncomfortable lying - change position, and the pain will go away.

If the baby suddenly begins to behave too actively, gives you severe pain, or vice versa - became lethargic, and you almost do not feel his tremors, be sure to contact your doctor, because such manifestations may be a sign of any pathology in the fetus.

Possible pain at 25 weeks of gestation

Due to the increased activity, your baby can sometimes give you painful sensations, resting from the inside on various organs or in the hypochondrium. In addition, mothers often have pain in their legs and pelvis. During this period, periodic pains in the lower abdomen may occur with tension in the muscles of the uterus - this is how the body prepares for childbirth. Such soreness quickly disappears, especially when changing position. If the pain is very severe, accompanied by bloody or profuse watery discharge, see a doctor immediately, this may well be a sign of premature birth.

Pregnancy with twins

Of course, pregnancy with twins does not proceed as usual - after all, a double load is placed on the mother's body, which means that the threat of premature birth is quite large. Many mothers are reassured by the fact that with childbirth at the 25th week of pregnancy, babies are already quite mature and, with the support of doctors, have every chance of surviving.

Is it okay to have sex?

Sex at the 25th week of pregnancy is contraindicated only with the threat of premature birth and poor health of the mother. If the pregnancy is proceeding normally, there is no reason to deny yourself and your husband the pleasure - try only to choose positions that will be comfortable for your mom, and not to make too sharp and intense movements.

In addition, pay special attention to the presence of sexually transmitted diseases in a partner - after all, infection with sexually transmitted infections during this period can be dangerous for the child. When in doubt about your partner's health, use condoms.

Necessary research and analysis

During this trimester of pregnancy, you visit the antenatal clinic every month. This is a very suitable period for visiting, while you will need to pass an ultrasound scan.

Ultrasound at 25 weeks of gestation allows not only assessing the development of the fetus, but also determining the amount of amniotic fluid, the state of the placenta. In addition, at this time it is already possible to determine the gender of your baby.

At the reception at the antenatal clinic, the doctor will examine you, determine the presence of edema, weigh and measure the height of the fundus of the uterus, the circumference of the abdomen.

According to the tests, it will be possible to tell whether your kidneys are functioning normally, whether there is anemia.

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Questions - answers

I have gone 25 weeks of pregnancy, the development of the fetus by ultrasound is normal, but it seems to me that he is not moving well. Is everything okay with him?

At this stage of pregnancy, the activity of the fetus should increase - during this period, mommy usually feels at least three shocks per hour. If the activity of your baby is much lower, consult a doctor, this may indicate some kind of pathology.

The 25th week of pregnancy is coming to an end, and frequent dizziness and fatigue began to bother me.

Dizziness during this period can accompany a woman quite often - with a change in body position, in the morning after sleep, with a sudden rise. If dizziness bothers you too often, they are intense, you fall because of them - these may be signs of severe vascular disorders, you need to go to the hospital.

25 weeks pregnant - the tailbone hurts periodically, is this normal?

Coccyx pain during pregnancy is a fairly common complaint. They can arise both due to the divergence of the pelvic bones and pushing the tailbone back, and for many other reasons: pinched nerve, old trauma, lack of minerals in the body, etc. In addition, pain in the tailbone at 25 weeks of gestation can also be a sign of the onset of premature labor. If up to this point the pain in the tailbone did not bother you, but now they are quite intense and prolonged, go to the hospital.

The 25th week of pregnancy is the sixth obstetric month. If you look at the pregnancy calendar ->, then 169-175 days have passed since conception. The fetus grows up significantly at 25 weeks of gestation and takes up more and more space in the uterus. Most babies are already correctly positioned for labor, head down. Some are still lying incorrectly, buttocks down, but there is still time to get into the correct position.

What happens to a baby at 25 weeks of gestation

There is less space for the child, his movements are felt more clearly.

The uterus rises high enough, which makes it difficult for the mother to breathe: it becomes more and more difficult to bend down every day. The size of the fetus at this stage: length - up to 30 cm, the weight of the baby at 25 weeks of gestation is approximately 700 grams.

The brain weighs more than 100 grams, the sleep and wakefulness regime is clearly established. Mom herself can already follow this by how the baby is active. His movements do not depend on the woman's occupation, her desires or mood, the baby lives according to his personal schedule. You can feel that it is quiet when you walk or drive your car on a flat road. The baby calms down: simple vibrational movements can rock him while still in the womb.

Do not worry if the baby begins to hiccup often: there is no pathology in this, but it is still desirable to tell the doctor. Hiccups occur when a baby accidentally swallows amniotic fluid. The diaphragm is irritated and contracted - and this is how hiccups are found.

25 weeks of gestation is the period when the alveoli ripen, the lungs prepare for breathing outside the womb. The formation of the auricle continues, according to its condition, experts will be able to determine how full-term the baby is in case of premature birth. The function of hematopoiesis is taken over by the bone marrow, previously it was performed by the liver and spleen.

Belly photo. Belly at 25 weeks pregnant

The development of the fetus is as follows: The baby's sense of smell is already well developed. He perfectly feels the mood of his mother, is able to feel pain, like a newborn, can smile and grimace if he is dissatisfied. An ultrasound scan at 25 weeks of gestation can show how he sucks his finger or plays with the umbilical cord, grabs the leg with his hand or hides his face with his palms.

The external genitals are already well formed and can be easily inserted. In the boy, the testicles descend into the scrotum, in the girl the vagina is formed.

What Happens to Mom at 25 Weeks of Pregnancy

The baby is actively gaining weight, the belly begins to grow very quickly. Its size affects a woman's gait and posture. Pulling pains in the lower abdomen may appear. Most often these are sensations from stretching the uterus, but it is better to notify the doctor all the same in order to make sure that there are no signs of increased uterine tone and to exclude the risk of premature birth.

It is imperative to control weight gain at 25 weeks of gestation. It is recommended to weigh yourself once a week. The enlargement of the uterus compresses the diaphragm, so heartburn or other digestive problems may occur.

Vascular networks can appear on the skin, most often on the chest and thighs. It is not dangerous, after childbirth they will disappear. The mammary glands begin to secrete colostrum.

If you have any health problems (for example, often pregnant women develop hemorrhoids or varicose veins), you should inform your doctor. You cannot take medications on your own: many of them are contraindicated during pregnancy and can cause irreparable harm to the child. Suitable medications can only be prescribed by a specialist.

In the evening, a woman at the 25th week of pregnancy may be disturbed by convulsions, signaling a lack of calcium in the body. You should more actively consume foods with its content and prevent dehydration of the body.

Due to pain in the lower back and back, it is difficult to bend down; to make life easier, it is worth changing shoes with lacing to simpler and more comfortable ones.

Fetal movements at 25 weeks of gestation

Fetal movements at 25 weeks of gestation are approximately: 3 times in 15-20 minutes, 5 times in 30 minutes or 10 times in an hour. For each mother, the number and rate of perturbations at 25 weeks of gestation is a purely individual case. Within 3 hours, the baby may not move for one simple reason - the baby is asleep. If there is no fetal movement at 25 weeks of gestation for 6-8 hours, this may be an alarming signal. It is worth consulting with your doctor.

Weight gain at 25 weeks gestation

Weight gain at 25 weeks gestation is about 6.5 - 8 kg. This figure can vary by 1-2 kg, both up and down. The rate and deviation in weight gain depends on: age, height and weight before pregnancy, physique, tendency to be overweight, body characteristics, early and late toxicosis.

Discharge at 25 weeks pregnant

The norm at 25 weeks of gestation is a clear or whitish discharge, often liquid. The presence of a smell or any other shade should alert a woman. Leakage of amniotic fluid may occur, which should be reported to the doctor immediately. Sometimes the water leaks only drop by drop, and sometimes it is abundant. Strong discharge with a yellow tint can be dangerous, in which case the pregnant woman is urgently hospitalized.

Thrush is often exacerbated. Its signs are easy to distinguish on your own: the discharge becomes cheesy, with a sour odor, causing burning and itching. Inflammation must be cured before childbirth, since it is possible to infect a child who will pass through the birth canal. It is better to give up sweet and starchy foods, exclude synthetic underwear. Bloody spotting after sex can indicate cervical erosion.

The 25th week of pregnancy is the time when any changes in discharge should be alerted. Strange colors, odors, or consistencies require a visit to a gynecologist. Any spotting (except after intercourse or a doctor's examination) may be normal, if not accompanied by pain, otherwise a visit to the hospital is necessary.

Analyzes and examinations at the 25th week of pregnancy

At the 25th week of pregnancy, an unscheduled ultrasound scan can be prescribed individually. Research helps determine:

1. Development of baby body parts.
2. The position of the fetus, although it may still change.
3. Heart rate. If necessary, an ECG can be additionally assigned. The thickness of the wall of the placenta, which during this period is approximately 26.21 mm.
4. The state of the amniotic fluid and uterus, its location and size.

It is imperative to pass blood and urine tests to determine the level of hemoglobin and the presence of protein. The composition of urine will help to anticipate the condition of the urinary tract of a pregnant woman and predict the likelihood of developing preeclampsia.

You can not neglect routine examinations by a doctor leading a pregnancy. You need to honestly talk about all concerns and sensations, pains and changes. Timely doctor visits can help prevent unwanted abnormalities from occurring.

Photo of ultrasound at 25 weeks of gestation

Pain sensations at 25 weeks of gestation

At the 25th week of pregnancy, a woman can be haunted by pain in the lower back, back, legs. Compliance with simple rules will help alleviate the condition:

• learn how to get up and sit down correctly;
• not walking a lot or, conversely, not sitting in one place for a long time;
• give up uncomfortable shoes;
• use a prenatal bandage;
• sit on a hard surface for a long time;
• walk more in the fresh air.