At 16 weeks, the baby in the womb is similar in size to the avocado, its length is 11-11.5 cm, and its weight is 80 grams. Next 3 weeks he will have a big breakthrough, he will add his weight and growth twice. The lower extremities developed even more, the neck raised its head even higher. Ears and eyes are very close to their final location. At this time, a small heart pumps about 25 liters of blood every day. Despite the fact that the eyes are closed, they can move slowly, the nails are already growing on the legs.
How the child develops
It is worth saying that the kidneys and bladder are working in full, every 45 minutes the baby himself changes the composition of the amniotic fluid.
The liver gradually becomes a digestive organ, and the red bone marrow begins to perform hematopoietic functions. In the blood of the child it is already possible to find all the cells that are characteristic of the blood of an adult, its group and the rezusfactor are already determined. The stomach, gallbladder, intestine begins to function. True, while their work can be called training. In the intestine of the fetus, the primary contents appear, which consists mainly of bile. It is called meconium - the original feces, it is dark green or black-green in color.
During the ultrasound examination on the sixteenth week, movements of the baby are visible on the monitor screen. Maybe the future mother already feels them. And if not - do not get upset. Basically, the first movements - fetal movements occur between 16 - 20 weeks of pregnancy: in all pregnant women in different ways. And one kid can be more active than another. Even at one mum at each pregnancy the terms of the first movements are different.
Changes in the pregnant woman
At pregnancy the woman, it is possible to tell, "shines" as a result of volume of a blood which has increased and poured to a skin. Now the future mother likes herself, thanks to the calmed down hormones and gone toxicosis. A sense of confidence can be added by the fact that already 16 weeks of pregnancy, and this is another stage, after which the risk of miscarriage is significantly reduced.
Six weeks ago, the weight of the uterus was 140 g, now it weighs about 250 g. The volume of the amniotic fluid where the baby is, became larger and amounts to 250 ml. At this time of pregnancy, you can feel the uterus at a distance of 7.5 cm below the navel.
At week 16, blood must be donated to determine the level of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), chorionic gonadotropin (HG), and unconjugated estriol (NE).
In certain diseases that cause disability (for example, Down's syndrome, craniocerebral hernia, anencephaly, splitting of the anterior wall of the peritoneum of the child, etc.), these indicators in the blood of pregnant women may differ from normal ones. By results of analyzes it is possible to reveal or exclude from the child presence of these defects.
The influence of sauna and bath during pregnancy
The child needs to maintain a certain body temperature. Studies have revealed that if during periods when the baby is developing, the temperature of the mother's body for several minutes is increased by a certain number of degrees, then this can adversely affect the fetus. It is best not to experiment with a sauna, a bath. It is not yet known whether the solarium influences the development of the fetus, so while it should also be excluded.
16 weeks of pregnancy: lessons
You can make a romantic evening with your partner. When the baby comes it will be difficult to allocate time to be alone. It is worth using any opportunity to remain alone.
Sixteen weeks of pregnancy
The gestation period is 16 weeks - at this time the child is considered viable. The viability level of babies born after 23 weeks increases with each week of pregnancy. And if the baby was born before this time, he needs long-term medical care.
The problem of bleeding gums in pregnant women
Bleeding gums (gingivitis of pregnant women). Probably, you already know the reason. The same "pregnant" hormones that affect the cells of the mucous membrane of various organs of the body produce changes in the oral cavity. It is necessary to be ready for increased salivation and to the sensitivity of the gums, their swelling and easy damage when brushing your teeth with a toothbrush, thread. Gde-that on 4 month of pregnancy it is necessary to visit the dentist. A periodontist, an oral hygiene specialist or a dentist will help prevent inflammation of the gums or various infections that may be caused by changes occurring in the mouth. Since pregnant women have an increased risk of tooth decay and the appearance of gingivitis, visits to the dentist and proper oral hygiene should be an important component of medical measures during pregnancy. If you need a tooth cleaning, a tooth x-ray or an anesthetic done will not have a negative effect on the baby. (If you become pregnant or have a suspicion of pregnancy, be sure to tell the dentist, and with an X-ray of the tooth you will be given a protective apron, which will cover the stomach). If, due to heart problems before and after the procedure, the dentist needs to use antibiotics, it is worth informing the doctor about the state of pregnancy - despite the fact that the antibiotics used in these cases are usually safe for pregnant women.
Here are some tips on how home remedies will help to avoid that changes with gums during pregnancy are not even more serious.
- It is recommended to consume more fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C. For teeth, products with a high calcium content are very useful.
- Several times a day you need to rinse your mouth with antiseptic means. After the rinsing procedure, spit out the liquid, and do not swallow it.
- It is worth using a toothbrush, which has a soft bristle that does not cause bleeding gums.
- You need to brush your teeth more often, after every meal. You can carry a spare paste, a toothbrush.
- Regularly (at least once a day) brush your teeth with a thread.
- It is worth thinking about the use of an ultrasound brush, which is more effective than simple, better removes the plaque from the teeth. In addition, she takes care of sensitive gums.
- It is better to give up caramel and other such sweets. Toffees, figs and other sticky products are piling up in the depressions of swollen gums, you need to try to satisfy the desire for sweet foods that are less sticky.
On the gums, small nodules may appear, which are sensitive to touch, and may begin to bleed during tooth cleaning. Such nodules are called "pyogenic granuloma" ("pregnancy tumors"), they should not cause anxiety and will pass after childbirth. In the case when there is a feeling of discomfort because of them, the dentist can carry out the procedure for draining or removing them.