In this 16th week of pregnancy, baby moves more and more, and you might start to feel a few movements. His senses begin to develop. What to do at 18 SA? What are the symptoms? Here is what awaits you at 16 weeks of pregnancy, with the advice of Anh-Chi Ton, midwife.
What exactly happens during the 16th week of pregnancy or 18 SA ? Anh-Chi Ton, a midwife, answers our questions about the course of this 16th week, the development of the fetus, the symptoms in the future mother as well as things to do or even weight gain. So many questions that you will ask yourself in this 4th month of pregnancy.
How many months or its at 16 weeks of pregnancy?
The 16th week of pregnancy corresponds to 18 weeks of amenorrhea (18 SA)You are in the middle of your Fourth month of pregnancy.
How do you feel at week of pregnancy?
Fatigue can make your days a little difficult, especially if you work and have other children. But overall, The 4th month of pregnancy is a little more fulfilling, since the symptoms of the first months should have disappeared. When Fourth month of pregnancyit is not uncommon to question his future status as a mother. The ultrasounds, the movements of the baby, etc., all this makes pregnancy finally concrete. Not to mention this new body that you must tame. All this is completely normal, pregnancy has a strong impact in all areas of your life. Do not hesitate to talk about it around you.
Why do I feel tired at 16 weeks of pregnancy?
It is absolutely normal to feel tired at the beginning of pregnancy, and even for the duration of it. “”It is recommended to try to take naps, to manage rest times. But there is fatigue and fatigue. If the woman is for example breathless simply by going up the stairs, that it is very pale, this fatigue can be the sign of anemia, that is to say of a lack of iron. “Explains the midwife. Persistent fatigue at 16 weeks of pregnancy can therefore require A blood test then, depending on the result, to take table supplementation in tablets. “If the work of the pregnant woman is not suitable for pregnancy, that she is really very tired, we can also make work stoppages. “Adds Anh-Chi Ton.
“If the work of the pregnant woman is not suitable for pregnancy, that she is really very tired, we can also make work stoppages”.
Stomach ache at 16 weeks of pregnancy
Your uterus continues to go up and starts putting pressure on your stomach. You could feel stomach burns But also a slowdown in transit. To counter constipation and restart transit, consume fibers and hydrate as much as possible in order to soften the consistency of your stool. Moreover, “at 16 weeks, It is not abnormal to have tightness Because the uterus grows. But it all depends on the type of pain. If it is an intense, very lively pain, which cuts off it is not normal, you have to go to the emergency room. “, Advises the specialist.
Is it possible to have contractions at 16 weeks of pregnancy?
Pregnancy contractions can occur early early, and it is possible to feel it from the 4th month of pregnancy. But nothing to worry about this, these light contractions in terms of your uterus have a role to play in particular on the renewal of the blood of the uterine veins.
What weight gain at 16 weeks of pregnancy?
During your pregnancy, you will take between 10 and 16 kg approximately. “To the 16th pregnancy weekyou should already display until 4 more kilos on the scale “. If you have taken more, take advice from a nutritionist. Weight gain being more important at the end of pregnancy, it is better to take good eating habits now.
“To the 16th pregnancy weekyou should already display until 4 kilos more on the scale “.
How is the baby at 16 weeks of pregnancy?
After taste and touch, Your baby is now starting to exercise. This does not mean that he is able to see, but simply that his eyes (or rather his retinas) can now perceive the light, despite his still closed eyelids (he will not begin to open them until seventh month). If the light is too lively for him, he can protect himself by placing his hands in front of his eyelids.
Can you feel baby move at 16 weeks of pregnancy?
At this stage of pregnancy, your baby is increasingly active. Indeed, now that its members and its joints are well formed, Your baby needs to move them. The amniotic fluid that envelops it and protects it allows it to move as it wishes, in all directions, without any risk. It is essential for the development of its motor skills and the growth of its muscle mass.
“At 16 weeks of pregnancy, These movements can start to be noticeablebecause your baby is starting to take up more and more space in your belly “, specifies our specialist. You may have the Air bubble sensation Or from the butterfly wings … but rest assured: your baby is not constantly moving. He sleeps about twenty hours a day!
“At 16 weeks of pregnancy, these movements can start to be perceptible because your baby is starting to take up more and more space in your belly.”
What is the size and weight of the baby at 18 SA?
At the end of the 16thth week of pregnancy, baby measure 15 cm and weighs approximately 240 g. He is now larger than the placenta, the features of his face are well marked and on his little fingers, fingerprints are formed.
It’s also time to … register for maternity
Childbirth is still far away, but you think more and more. If you have not yet registered in maternity, do not delay in doing so. You can choose maternity Whether you want, give birth near you or near your parents for example. Also know that there are Three main types of maternity. If you do not have any particular problems, a type 1 maternity Suffice. If your pregnancy is said to be “at risk” (prematurity, gestational diabetes, hypertension, multiple pregnancy …), you will however be oriented towards a higher level maternity, 2 or 3.
In what cases in which early recognition?
Aren’t you married to the future dad? In this case, encourage it to make early recognition. This approach is very simple and is carried out in town hall. It allows the future dad to be recognized as such before the baby is born. This allows for example to avoid complicated situations, as during a separation of parents during pregnancy.
Thanks to anh-chi tone, midwife
