It has been several weeks since we passed the equator of pregnancy and we began to notice that the third trimester is approaching and with it the discomfort due to the baby's weight gain and the months that our body has been working so that the baby does not lack anything ...
How is my baby
At this time it weighs about 800/900 grams and measures about 23 centimeters from head to butt.
You have gained some weight and you begin to accumulate fat under your skin, the wrinkles are smoothed out, so you no longer have the wrinkled appearance that you once looked.
From this moment on, our baby can survive if he is born.
The lungs and the blood vessels that supply them have matured and grown sufficiently so that, with proper intensive care, gas exchange takes place and you can breathe if born prematurely.
Also the Central Nervous System has matured enough to direct respiratory movements and monitor body temperature.
In fact, inside the uterus, even though it cannot breathe, it will begin to practice these movements, making attempts to breathe in. It is common for the gynecologist to see the baby perform respiratory movements during an ultrasound, which is a very reliable sign of fetal well-being.
The baby's spleen makes enough blood cells for blood circulation to ensure that oxygen and nutrients reach every corner of the baby's body.
His sleep cycle is still different from that of an adult, and he still has a lot of room to move, so we will notice vigorous movements at any time of the day. Although most moms complain that their baby moves more at night . Surely it is because we relax and we are more aware than during the day.
His senses are quite developed, he begins to distinguish his mother's voice. Talk to him, if you have already chosen a better name.
Oddly enough, the baby ingests amniotic fluid, sometimes a lot, and even though it's a little early, you may start to notice that he has the hiccups.
Changes in mom
You are in a good moment of pregnancy. You are agile, you clearly notice your baby and interact with him. Enjoy it.
Now the tummy is showing. The skin begins to stretch and you may notice some itching in the gut. Try to hydrate yourself well, a good anti-stretch mark cream specific to pregnancy will help relieve itching and prevent unsightly stretch marks.
Surely the Alba line is beginning to mark on your belly. It is a line that is found in the center of the abdomen, between the rectus abdominis muscles and that extends from the symphysis pubis, over the pelvis, to the lower part of the sternum. During pregnancy it tends to darken and hair grows frequently. All that disappears after delivery, although you have to be patient, sometimes it takes longer than we would like.
You will surely notice the need to urinate frequently. It is normal, the weight gain of the baby and the uterus causes the bladder to be under pressure and its capacity decreases. But it's important to be on the lookout for any signs of a urine infection that you notice. If itching or any discomfort appears when urinating, consult your doctor. Urine infections can cause contractions and are the cause of many threats of preterm labor
Testing
If the screening test for gestational diabetes, the O'Sullivan test gave you altered, now they will perform the oral glucose overload. Find out about the necessary preparation to perform this test. It is a long and boring test, if you can be accompanied much better. The company and the talk will make it more bearable.
They may have to repeat the ultrasound, if in week 20 there was any alteration or the evaluation of all the organs could not be carried out correctly.
If none of these tests is necessary and you feel like it, you can perform a 3D ultrasound. At this moment the baby is an adequate size and you will see how he makes faces, sucks his finger, sticks out his tongue ...