Pregnancy 16 weeks – the development of the fetus and sensation of a woman

Calendar of pregnancy for weeks – Pregnancy Sixteen weeks – condition, sensations, signs of mother. Fruit development on the 16th week of pregnancy, photo

Sixteenth obstetric week is 14 weeks Future development. 16th week is rich in sensation. The cheeks and lips of a pregnant woman are repositted due to an increase in circulating blood. The fetus continues to grow actively, and mom – recover.

Feelings of a pregnant woman on the 16th week

• Women who have already had children begin feel The first fetal movements. Waiting for the same primary tests will experience these feelings later – weeks at 18, or even at 20. The fruit is still small, so his turns and points of the woman are not perceived. The first movements are similar to the sensations of the movement of gases on the digestive tract;
• The general well-being of women is significantly improved;
• Increasingly, the future mother is experiencing joyful excitement;
• As the growth of the baby increases the mother’s appetite;
• It becomes closely familiar clothing and have to go to a more spacious, although clothes from the store for future mothers is not suitable yet;
• Many future mothers are possible on this period Changes in skin pigmentation, which usually pass after the birth of the baby – the nipples and the skin around them, as well as the middle line of the abdomen, freckles and moles;
• The belly of a pregnant woman begins noticeably rounded, and the waist is gradually smoothed;
• Fatigue appears in the legs. The center of gravity of the body shifts, the weight is gained – the load on the feet is significantly increasing. It was in 16 weeks that the woman appears a characteristic “operator”.

Forums: What women talk about well-being?

Natasha:

And I have long been walking in clothes for pregnant women! Tummy rounds right in front! And the size of the size for a half increased. Husband in delight!))) The mood is cool, the energy beats the key!

Julia:

HM. I also carry things for a long time for pregnant women. Belly hide it is already unreal – everyone congratulates in mass order.)) Joy – through the edge, actually, like pofigism to work.))

Marina:

Scored six kg. ?? See, my night grains to the refrigerator affect. Husband said – Hang a castle on him. ?? Already might and main use creams all sorts of stretch prevention. All accent, yak on yeast – ass, chest, tummy. ??

Vaska:

We have 16 weeks! ?? Scored only 2 and a half kg. Strains that no longer dressed favorite pants in tight. I eat everything – from sandwiches to meat, once a puzzler wants – it means to refuse it in this. ??

Nina:

I don’t want to sleep in general, girls! Bodryak! Mood – Super! Pressure is low, of course, you will have to “crack” intravenously glucose. With the lower linen of problems – gum bumps, everything is inconvenient, only “parachutes” are sitting normally. ?? Them and wear! ??

What happens in the mother’s body?

• The uterus expands, and The amount of accumulative fluid is already in the amount of about 250 ml;
• The active work of the mammary glands begins, the chest becomes sensitive, swelling. Due to strengthening blood flow The venous drawing appears, and the Montgomery tubercus appears;
• By the period of 16 weeks, the future mother is gaining around 5-7 kg Weight;
• Appearance changes – possible Appearance of stretch marks on the abdomen, buttocks, chest and hips;
• The uterus at the 16th week is located in the center between the navel and the pubic bone, as they grow causing stretching and thickening of the ligaments. This can cause pain in the abdomen, back, in the area of ​​groin and hips;
• Also for this period is characteristic numbness and tingling hands – Tunnel wrist syndrome, itching in the abdomen, stop and palms;
• Finger edema, face and ankles – no exception for this term. But it should be attentive to too fast a weight gain – it may be a symptom of preeclampsia;
• Urination is normalized, which you can not say about the purpose of the intestine – its work is complicated by the lethargy of the muscular wall. Constipation creates a threat of miscarriage – it is necessary to take care of the nutrition and regular emptying of the intestine;
• Sometimes women at the 16th week may arise pyelonephritis, provoked by the hormonal influence of progesterone and causing a threat to premature labor.

Fetal development on the 16th week

• For a period of 16 weeks The kid is already directly holding the head, He has a face muscle formed, and he involuntarily winks, frowning and opens the mouth;
• Calcium is already enough to form bones, Food joints and hands, and began the process of hardening bones;
• The body and face are covered with a fly (Lanugo);
• The skin of the child is still very thin, and the blood vessels shine through it;
• You can already determine the floor of the future child;
• The kid moves a lot and sucks finger, Although a woman can still not feel it;
• The chest of the fetus performs respiratory movements, and His heart is fighting twice as fast as Mamina;
• Fingers already acquire their skin unique drawing;
• Nailing formed – Long and sharp;
• The bladder is released every 40 minutes;
• The weight of the kid reaches from 75 to 115 g;
• The growth is about 11-16 cm (approximately 8-12 cm from the head to the pelvic end);
• The movement of the child becomes more coordinated. Kid can already make swallowing movements, suck, turn your head, sneeze, spit, yawning and even buck. As well as compress your fingers in the cams and play with legs and handles;
• Pupovina durable and elastic, able to withstand the load up to 5-6 kg. Her length by the 16th week of pregnancy is already 40-50 cm, and the diameter is about 2 cm;
• Neurons (nerve cells) are actively gaining growth. Their number is increased by 5,000 units each second;
• The bark of adrenal glands is 80 percent of the entire mass. They already produce the right number of hormones;
• The work of pituitary starts, It becomes noticeable to control the nervous system by the body of the kid;
• Girls on the period of 16 weeks fall into the area of ​​the small pelvic of ovaries, Fallopiev pipes, uterus and vagina are formed. The boys outdoor genitals are formed, but the testicles are still in the abdominal cavity;
• The breath of the kid is still carried out through the placenta;
• Functional function added to the already existing liver functions;
• Erythrocytes, monocytes and lymphocytes are present in the blood of the fetus. Hemoglobin begins to synthesize;
• The kid is already reacting to the voices of loved ones, Hears music and sounds;
• Ear shells and eyes are located in their place, the eyelids are divided, drawn up Nose shape and already eyebrows and cilia appear;
• The subcutaneous fiber is still not developed, the kid’s body is covered with white lubricant that protects it to the birth;
• Heart works with a frequency of 150-160 beats per minute.

Fruit dimensions for a period of 16 weeks:

Head size (Lobno-boiled) is about 32 mm
Diameter of belly – about 31.6 mm
Diameter of chest – about 31.9 mm
Placenta thickness reaches this deadline 18, 55 mm

Ultrasound on the 16th week, photo of the fetus, mothers belly photo, video

Uzi on the 16th week

Women’s belly for a period of 16 weeks

 Video about the development of the kid on the 16th week of pregnancy

Recommendations and Tips for the Future Mom

• On the period of 16 weeks of the future mom already abandon the heels and go to spacious clothes, as well as special underwear. From thongs, studs and tight jeans will have to abandon the health of the baby, and its too;
• Japanese cuisine lovers You should forget about raw fish dishes (sushi). They can comfortably reside various pathogens of parasitic diseases. It is also not necessary to eat non-confused milk, raw eggs and poorly roasted meat;
• Mode of day and nutrition is required. Also in order to establish a normal intestinal work and avoid constipation;
• Sleep on this period is recommended on the side. When the uterus’s back position presses on large vessels, breaking blood flow to the child. Lying on the stomach either should not be due to strong pressure on the uterus;
• For a period of 16 weeks, a triple deployed test (according to indications) and an AFP test. Tests are absolutely safe and necessary to identify Spina Bifida (Spine Development Vistion) and Down Syndrome;
• Before another visit to the doctor, you should prepare in advance and write questions. The abutation of a pregnant woman is a normal situation, just use notepad. After all, it is impossible to keep all the information in the head.

Food Future Mom at the 16th week

• VegetarianismO which today is very fashionable – not a hindrance for having a child. Especially when vitamin and mineral complexes are included in the diet. But tough vegetarianism and the absolute refusal of a woman from animal proteins deprives the baby of indispensable amino acids. This can cause violations in the development of the fetus and cause complications;
• Strict diets, Fasting and posts for pregnant women are categorically contraindicated;
• The diet should include products that fully satisfy the needs of the mother and the child in vitamins, minerals and nutrients;
• Sources of protein – Meat, dairy products, fish, legumes, nuts, cereals, seeds. Chicken, beef, rabbit and turkey – useful. Fish must be present in the diet at least twice a week;
• Carbohydrates are preferred complex, non-rapid weight gain and long digestible – coarse bread, bran, solid porridge, fruits and vegetables along with peel; See, What fruits are useful in pregnancy.
• Vegetable fats should be greater than animals, and salt should be replaced by iodized and use it in minimal quantity;
• In liquid limit yourself. During the day, the rate of drilled liquid should be equal 1.5-2 liters.

 And what did you feel on the 16th week? Give your advice!