Overview
22 obstetric week of pregnancy - it's the middle of the fifth month of gestation of the child. The fruit of 22 weeks is not growing so fast as in previous months, but is actively gaining weight. It has already taken shape little man who is able to distinguish between light and darkness that defines me in mom mood, as well as "to inform" her that she was wrong to lie, sit or loud talking.
What happens to the 22 week of pregnancy?
Between the pregnant woman and the fetus has already established a close relationship, and the kid feel all the emotions and mood of his mother. Therefore, it is important to limit any stress and emotional strain, walk more, attend cultural events.
At the twenty-second week of the increased volume of the abdomen and uterus mum pressure on the surrounding organs and tissues it makes it impossible for many women, prolonged standing or walking. Alleviate this condition and to remove the excessive load on the spine will bandage, which is a dense elastic tape.
I have a feeling in my stomach at 22 weeks of gestation. The woman in this period appear first false contractions, called Braxton-Hicks contractions. They practically do not cause pain, only mild discomfort, and does not have the regularity, so do not lead to the disclosure of the cervix. There should be no more than 15 per day.
Changes in women
The uterus grows in size and the height of standing its bottom has two fingers above the navel. Increases fruit size at 22 weeks of pregnancy, it is heavier by 5-7 kg, while the average increase for the week shall be 300 g The maximum permissible weekly gain - 450-500, the
The woman's body continues to increase blood volume, but the number of red blood cells and plasma is growing unevenly. 22nd week of pregnancy - a time when a pregnant woman is revealed the most "liquid" blood to very low levels of red blood cells. This leads to anemia, so the expectant mother need to provide an additional intake of iron in your body.
The growing size of the stomach, weight gain, women and uterine pressure on the internal organs, especially in the intestines, can lead to such common complications as hemorrhoids. This disease provokes inflammation and thrombosis of the veins in the anus. Its main symptoms are itching, pain during bowel movements, loss of hemorrhoids and blood in the stool.
Sensations on 22 week of pregnancy
The state of the expectant mother in the middle of the fifth of the month remains good, but the changes in the body associated with the growth of the uterus can lead to various inconveniences and complications. Therefore, the appearance of any unpleasant sensations in the back, waist, legs and abdomen is important to consult with a specialist.
Child on 22 week of pregnancy makes about 200 perturbations in the day. While in the womb, it is still very easy to roll over. Amniotic fluid reduces the effect of the force of attraction, so the fetus is easier to control your body, than after birth, - they raise their hands to touch the walls of the umbilical cord and membranes.
22 th week of pregnancy characterized interesting sensations. Expectant mother can already pinpoint periods of waking and sleeping child because his wiggling becoming more distinct. Fetal sleep for about 22 hours per day, but a loud sound or noise its movement can be activated.
Besides the usual perturbations woman can feel the vibration caused by the baby hiccups. It appears as a result of contraction of the diaphragm if swallowed their amniotic fluid.
From the genital tract
22nd week of pregnancy is associated with obstetric milk, clear or slightly yellow discharge, their consistency should be moderate, and slightly sour smell. The appearance of white flakes, blood or pus is troubling impurity symptom that may indicate an inflammatory process in the genital organs.
Abundant spotting evidence of early preterm delivery or of placental abruption, if this site is located in the immediate vicinity of the cervix. Copious bleeding is often accompanied by a pathology of pregnancy as placenta previa.
ultrasound
Ultrasound examination at this time is usually not carried out, but a doctor can prescribe it as part of the second screening. He estimates the size of the fetus in the 22nd week of pregnancy, obstetric and other parameters that indicate the proper development of the baby or deviations may reveal serious complications. The most common of these include heart disease, and hydrocephalus brain.
During the sonogram technician evaluates not only the growth and development of the embryo, but also analyzes the volume of amniotic fluid, their transparency, the state of the placenta and umbilical cord.
Other most frequent research on this term are urinalysis and complete blood count.
What happens with the fruit for a period of 22 weeks of pregnancy?
At the twenty-second week of fetal growth is only 19 cm, but the weight significantly increases and reaches 420 g For its size the baby looks like a medium-sized zucchini. By this time he had already takes its correct position - head down, but can still actively move and turn.
The brain continues to develop and improve, as the child learns the world around us. The only method of studying for it while in the womb - a touch to the placenta, umbilical cord, and your own body. After 22 weeks of pregnancy, obstetric child already has a fairly well-developed facial expressions, as well as sucking and swallowing reflex, so he tries to taste and often sucks her finger.
The liver begins to perform an essential function in the body - the processing of indirect bilirubin in a straight line. This process is the neutralization of toxic decomposition product of hemoglobin specific enzymes. Their number during fetal development increases to after the birth of the child's body was able to cope on their own with this feature.
If the child does not have time to form a sufficient amount of enzymes, after the birth of his skin is yellow. Typically, such a phenomenon occurs in premature babies. Therapy of physiological state is carried out using ultraviolet lamps.
Development on 22 week of pregnancy also includes the growth of hair on the head baby, but as the level of melanin even at extremely low levels, the color softly expressed. The skeleton continues its ossification, so the female body needs plenty of calcium. By week 22, the baby is fully formed spine, including the vertebrae and discs.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
The main danger at this stage of pregnancy - secondary toxicosis. It occurs due to disturbances in the endocrine system and cardiovascular diseases. This condition is very dangerous, so its treatment is carried out in a hospital under the supervision of doctors.
Other possible problems include:
- hypertonicity of the uterus, adversely affecting the development of the child;
- gestational diabetes mellitus;
- physiological anemia;
- phlebeurysm.
In the presence of these pathological conditions gynecologist should carefully monitor the pregnancy.
What to look for?
The rapid increase in the abdomen can cause discomfort to the twenty-second week, which show skin tension. As a result of this process on the epidermis of the abdomen and thighs red stripes are formed, which are called stretch marks or stretch marks. They remain in the body for a lifetime, so in order to avoid them, you should regularly lubricate the skin moisturizer.
To reduce the pain in the back and waist expectant mothers should perform a set of exercises to strengthen their muscles. During this period, it is important to limit the continuous sitting on a chair (maximum per hour), stop wearing high-heeled shoes, and regularly do exercises. Many women in this period it is recommended to wear a bandage, which will ease the burden on the back.
Intimacy on this term is not prohibited, but only if there is no restriction by the gynecologist. The child is protected bag of waters and the waters, so nothing can threaten him. On the contrary, physical proximity is another important advantage - positive emotions from the mother transferred the baby, the fetus will grow in love and harmony.
In this period it is important to adhere to the principles of a balanced diet, avoid overeating and to listen what is happening in the abdomen. The diet throughout pregnancy need to include foods high in calcium, iron and protein - nuts, dried fruits, steamed vegetables, lean meat, cheese. It is important to limit the consumption of carbohydrates.
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