How is baby in 17 weeks of pregnancy or 19 SA? What are the symptoms during this 17th week? Can you feel baby moving and how is the belly of the pregnant woman? Weight, girl or boy … Anh-Chi Ton, a midwife, answers all your questions about this 17th week of pregnancy.
Here you are already at your 17th week of pregnancy (or 19 weeks of amenorrhea). At this stage, the fetus at the waist … of a pear! This week, you may have stomach and back painas well as heaviness in the legs. Baby also presses more and more on your bladder, which causes (throughout pregnancy) of frequent desires to urinate. At the end of the 4th month of pregnancy, start inquiring about the Choice of daycareand if you opt for the crèche, know that the steps are generally done upstream, during pregnancy. Anh-Chi Ton, a midwife, accompanies you on this 17th week of pregnancy.
How many months and its at 17 weeks of pregnancy?
HAS 17 weeks of pregnancy or 19 weeks of amenorrheayou already arrive at the end of your fourth month of pregnancy!
How is the belly at 17 weeks of pregnancy?
Your uterus continues to gain momentum, and your baby get fat, you now clearly feel it move. At 17 weeks of pregnancy, baby is the size of a pear! Yes, Your belly is now round. Amazing thing, “The size of your belly can vary depending on the moments of the day”, specifies the midwife. Sometimes almost invisible in the morning, he suddenly went out at the end of the day. Sometimes confusing variations for future mothers, but which are perfectly normal.
“The belly is very round. Its size can vary depending on the moments of the day”.
What symptoms at 17 weeks of pregnancy?
Back pain, cramps, frequent desires to urinate, heavy legs… Here are some symptoms of pregnancy that can be felt in this 17th week of pregnancy:
Back pain
Due to the hormonal upheaval (which has repercussions on ligaments and joints) and the exponential growth of your uterus, you can see a few small back pain. The only solution: to rest as much as possible. Also watch over sleep on the sidein a fetal position: this should do you good.
Cramps, heavy legs: wear compression stockings!
At 17 weeks pregnancyyou can also be subject to blood circulation problems: heavy legs, cramps, varicose veins…. “To prevent heavy legs, I recommend all women in stain. It is really effective in tone the veins and you can feel the difference when you remove them, the legs are all light. You also have to avoid staying too motionless. Even pregnant, it is possible to have a physical activity, such as the swimming pool, yoga but also simply to walk a good step to stimulate venous circulation“, advises the midwife.
What weight gain at 19 SA?
At the end of the 4th month of pregnancy, it is recommended not to take more than 4.5 kg. Your baby also growing at a very fast pace, this weight gain will accelerate in the coming weeks. If you feel fit and your weight gain is moderate, no reason to worry. On the other hand, if the situation escapes you, it is better to discuss it with your doctor who will point you to a dietitian. It is never too late to take good habits.
Pregnant twins at 17 weeks of pregnancy, what follow -up?
Twin pregnant You are subject to special monitoring and benefit in particular from a ultrasound every month. Your belly starts to weigh and your babies draw from your reserves, spare yourself and do not force too much. Your doctor may have to stop you earlier if you have contractions or your collar is already shortened. “”Misin pregnancies require closer and more monitored medical follow -up. A midwife can quite ensure the preparation sessions for childbirth, then follow-up at home in postnatal, but during pregnancy, it is essential that women are followed in parallel by a doctor.“Recalls Anh-Chi Ton.
“Geminal pregnancies require closer and more monitored medical follow -up.”
How does the fetus develop at 17 weeks of pregnancy?
Your baby continues to grow, and is more and more like a real little baby.
- His intestines even start to work …
- At that pregnancy stageyour baby’s digestive system continues its development.
- At the end of the fourth month, it now looks like a real baby.
- Her hair and nails start to push
- We even start to distinguish his small blood vessels under his skin.
How does baby move at 17 weeks of pregnancy?
No more doubts: your baby is well active in your belly and his movements are more and more perceptible. Some children can even give real kick ! It must be said that it is more and more toned and has more and more strength.
How is the baby at 17 weeks of pregnancy?
At this stage, The fetus measures almost 20 cm for approximately 200 g !
At this stage of pregnancy, your gynecologist is able to see during an ultrasound, the baby’s genitals. Depending on the orientation of the tuberit can indeed determine with a little more precision if it is a little boy (tuber upwards) or a little girl (down). “”The baby’s sex will nevertheless be confirmed during Morphological ultrasound Made between 22 and 24 weeks of amenorrhea, between the 20th and 22nd week of pregnancy“, Specifies Anh-Chi Ton.
What to do at 17 weeks of pregnancy?
Your fourth month of pregnancy ends. You’ve ever been halfway up …
It’s time to choose your childcare
It’s time to make your decision concerning the future your baby’s daycareand take the procedures for get a place in a crèche or find a nanny or a childminderif it has not already been done. At this stage of pregnancy, you should have more precise ideas regarding the childcare modes you want for your child.
Ask for your priority card !
You are tired of people toast you in the queues? Or to have to ask for a place in transport (and that we refuse it)? In this case, do not hesitate to ask your family allowance fund the national priority card. It will provide you with priority in many administrations as well as in public transport.
Thanks to anh-chi tone, midwife
