Our Peanut is growing so fast! She willl be here soon. Courtney Netjes Joshua Matthew Duranteyour 1/2way there! How your babys growing: Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. Hes also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — about the size of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a babys legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the crown to rump measurement. After 20 weeks, hes measured from head to toe.) Hes swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. Hes also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and youll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery). See what your baby looks like this week. (Or see what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.) Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your babys development. How your lifes changing: Congratulations! Youve hit the halfway mark in your pregnancy. The top of your uterus is about level with your belly button, and youve likely gained around 10 pounds. Expect to gain another pound or so each week from now on. (If you started your pregnancy underweight, you may need to gain a bit more; if you were overweight, perhaps a bit less.) Make sure youre getting enough iron, a mineral thats used primarily to make hemoglobin (the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen). During pregnancy, your body needs more iron to keep up with your expanding blood volume, as well as for your growing baby and the placenta. Red meat is one of the best sources of iron for pregnant women. Poultry (especially the dark meat) also contains iron. Some common non-meat sources of iron include legumes, soy-based products, spinach, prune juice, raisins, and iron-fortified cereals. If you havent already signed up for a childbirth education class, you may want to look into one, especially if youre a first-timer. A structured class will help prepare you and your partner for the rigors of labor and delivery. Most hospitals and birth centers offer classes, either as weekly meetings or as a single intensive, one-day session. Many communities have independent instructors as well. Ask your friends, family members, or caregiver for recommendations.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 18:58:42 +0000
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