18 weeks pregnant - symptoms, for the child's development, tips and body modifications

18 weeks pregnant - symptoms, for the child's development, tips and body modifications -

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Completed your 17 weeks? It is now 18 weeks pregnant. Compliments! Your child is exercising and growing in the safety of your warm cozy womb, as to be adjusted to cope with the changes your body is doing at a pace that you find it difficult to keep up with. The part aching back bothers you again. Blame on your uterus, which is shifting the center of gravity of the body, pulling the lower back down and pushing the belly out. Although it is annoying, this is very necessary for the child to grow and develop properly. This is the moment when the growing uterus will also begin to interfere with the circulation of the blood. If you down on your back, the uterus can press against the veins in the back of your abdomen, hindering the free flow of blood. This could bring down blood pressure, which leads to other problems. So, get used to sleeping on your side until the D-Day, as this becomes the only option

18 weeks pregnancy symptoms and changes in your body :.

when you are 18 weeks of pregnancy, there is not much of a dramatic change in your body. The belly is showing slow, transportation and obvious message for the world around you're pregnant. It may appear fuller overall than they were before pregnancy, and must have earned 3 -6 kg, depending on the build. If for any reason you feel you are gaining more weight than you should, do not resort to measures to go on a crash diet or any other weight loss program without consulting your doctor first. Most of the symptoms of the 18th week of pregnancy are related to the circulatory system. You may notice the following changes

swollen feet
swelling in the hands of
cramp in the legs
lower blood pressure
back pain
Varicose veins
Nose bleeds

the above changes during 18 weeks of pregnancy are all connected to the blood circulation obstructed in your body. You can begin to see the first stretch marks appearing on your stomach as your skin stretches to accommodate the growing uterus

[Read: Symptoms 19 weeks of pregnancy ]

Anomaly Scan :.

You may be scheduled for an anomaly scan during the week or in the near future. This scan allows you to have a closer look and more clear to your child and the inside of your warm bosom that made his house. The sonographer or doctor will show you the baby, placenta, and other details that may pleasantly surprise. Do not miss to share this very special experience with your partner, for what will be a special time to bond with your baby. Remember, you can not feel these movements as you do so, this will be one of the biggest events of pregnancy for him so far.

At this point, you will see your child in the scan clearly than before. You should keep in mind that this is not a scan of gender and there is no sure way to tell the genre with anomaly scan. Many things can mislead you.
through the routine anomaly scan, the health professional will be able to find out how your child is growing. The practitioner checks to see if the increase in the child's weight, growth and other things are normal in your breasts or not. They will also check if the placenta and umbilical cord are in their correct positions by scanning.
The bladder must be full for scanning may be clearly seen on the screen. Drink enough water and other fluids and refrain from visiting the toilet, even if you have the urge. The scan will reveal even if you are carrying twins.

If in case the scan detects any abnormality in the child, who will be left to you and your partner to decide what you are going to do about it. Consult your gynecologist to understand all the options that are possible with such a situation. Changes in your child: Your child will have a more human form before. Get ready to see the facial expressions that will be doing from now on. There are old grandmother's stories said that these expressions will return to the child's adolescence, although this myth has no scientific support to it. His closed eyes are very sensitive to the light falling on your abdomen. You can see his reaction to it when you go for the scan. Here are some of the changes you will see in your child

His face is lively with the eyebrows and eyelashes.
His limbs are growing and now it happens with the rest of his body.
The child's bones have hardened (ossified).
The bones of his inner ear are hardened and his hearing has improved. She will respond to more sounds than before now.
Hazardous fists with those little fingers and even shake hands.
The connection between nerves and muscles is taking place, making it more prominent movements.
A fatty layer known as myelin will coat the nerves, so that they will be able to pass messages to his body from the brain and vice versa.
his lungs are fairly developed, but oxygen still comes from his placenta.
its peak growth is slowing.
she is doing her somersaults from time to time.
you can cross her legs, bending his limbs and moves around a lot.

If it's a baby growing in your womb, then her fallopian tubes and uterus will get themselves in position at the time.

your child's size:

Your child is in the middle point of the foot and can measure around 12.5 to 14 cm or 5- 5.6 inches in length. You can weigh about 150 grams (about 5.29 oz.) By the end of week 18. Although small in comparison to the outside world, she is big enough to make you feel his movements within your womb.

Genital your child's development:

Knowing the sex of your child can be very exciting for you and your partner. Some parents can not wait until the baby is born to see if it is a boy or a girl, while others do not want to spoil the fun by knowing the baby's sex in advance. You can get to know the sex of your baby during an ultrasound, which is performed around week 18, although it may not be very clear. Some countries like India do not reveal sex according to the rules that protect the interests of the girl child

The Sex chromosomes :.

the baby's sex is determined as soon as the fertilization of your egg is done. And 'the pair 23 chromosomes that determine the sex of the child. Your egg contains two X chromosomes, while the lucky sperm that your fertilized egg will take another X and a Y chromosome The sex of the baby will depend on which chromosome from the father combine with the female sex chromosome. If the X chromosome combines with another X chromosome the child will be born as a female, whereas if the X chromosome from the mother combined with the Y chromosome of the father, then the baby will be born as a male. So, know that your baby's sex is determined when he was in the single cell stage.

Genital Tags:

Initially, the internal and external genital structures of your child will appear the same, whether it is a boy or a girl. With the passage of time the organs will begin to take various forms. The following changes can be observed with the maturity of the fetus:

Gonads - turn into babies ovaries of females and testes in male infants
ball -. will be converted to the clitoris in female children and the penis in male infants
genital folds - .. becomes labia in female infants and scrotum in male infants

the variations depend largely on the presence of testosterone in the embryo. The male sex hormone is secreted if the Y chromosome is present in the embryo. This hormone helps in the development of male sex organs. In the absence of testosterone, the child will be chosen to be a default Female

Knowing the sex of your baby :.

If you are one of those sets of parents who can not wait to know the sex of their baby, you will have to wait at least until the 16th to 18th week of pregnancy to know for sure. Though sex is determined quite early, it takes time to show your child. It 'a week 6 that appears a little gem as an organ known as genital tuber on your child. At this stage, it is not possible to differentiate the sexual organ of a boy from a girl. The changes begin to take place only after the 9th week of pregnancy. By the time you cross the halfway mark of the pregnancy, the genitals will be fully formed in your child. Many countries, such as India, banning of child sex determination tests to prevent infanticide girls

[Read: Ancient Chinese Gender Chart ].

Care and tips to Pregnancy Week 18:

the '' fun activities' for week 18 is to take your child's picture from the scan . It will be a treasure in the coming years. 1. Frequent urination will continue to haunt you. Visit your friendly bathroom before you pick up the book, settle down in front of the TV or lie down to rest for a while '. 2. You can get leg cramps and pain in the legs during pregnancy. Instead of opting for medications you can take care of them, of course, by the following methods:

keep your legs elevated as much as possible
Include foods rich in calcium and phosphorus in the your. diet.
Keep moving your feet and legs to promote better blood circulation in the limbs.
not cross your legs when sitting for long periods.
wear or shoes. slippers that are comfortable for the feet

[Read: And 'safe to eat pizza during pregnancy ]

3. Back pain is another uncomfortable who cares during pregnancy. The growing uterus, the increase in breast size and your gait changed are responsible. Take some preventive measure to reduce this discomfort.

Do not sit or sleep in postural defects.
sit on chairs with adequate back support.
Wear bras able to support the extra weight of the breast.
Use as many pillows as you need to be comfortable when you sleep.
not wear shoes with heels.

4. Here are some diet tips for taking care of their health and other ailments such as heartburn and constipation:

Drink chamomile tea
consume enough fiber in your diet. .
Drink plenty of plain water.
Eating sweet apple after each meal every day and eat peppermint reduces heartburn.
Keep away from fatty or heavy meals.
Eating in smaller portions.
Reduce intake of refined sugar, cheese, coffee, oil and alcohol.
Change the rest position.
not opt for antacid or other drip drugs hat.

stretch marks can make their presence felt on your abdomen sometime soon. Rub a little 'of olive oil or a good moisturizer to relieve itching due to skin stretching and tearing down the effects of stretch marks. Even better; ask your partner to do it for you

[Read: date of birth Calendar ].

Tips for dad to be:

If your partner is going for a scan this week, to be there with her. You both like to watch your child yawns, making facial expressions, throwing sob, sucking the thumb or performing somersaults if you're lucky. You can choose the time to lie down quietly teasing you for a few weeks. Watching your baby on the ultrasound screen can be the most exciting thing for you so far this pregnancy. Talk to your partner and decide if you want to know the sex of the child before he / she is born. Take time to plan your finances taking into account the coming expenses of the new arrival in your life. Having a baby is definitely going to make a big difference to your budget. Working on appropriate strategies keeping in mind your future will help you and your partner will feel much safer. Both of you can start working towards your goals together without financial stress. Do not let a financial problem will ruin the happiness of being a parent. Enjoy the stages of pregnancy as they come, like every experience it is perfect and unique! I hope you take care and follow these tips when you are 18 weeks pregnant. Do not share your feedback with us in the comments section below:

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