Some women in the thirty-ninth week of pregnancy focus on the upcoming birth, seeking the support of other women, especially those who have given birth; talk to their mothers, a lot of reading on the topic of birth, or just want to be alone.

What's going on with you

To make cleaning the house for the first time in a few months? This may indicate that you have earned the so-called nesting instinct. You want to prepare the house for the appearance of the baby, put everything in perfect order, and that while it was certainly comfortable. The manifestations of this instinct occur in men, but less frequently. This is a good time for that stock products, especially those that are long stored and quickly prepared - they are very useful to you in the first few weeks of life, when you get used to a new way of life, and time for shopping will be very little .

Heartburn and constipation Constipation - Watch out for food   - Two of the most common complaints in the penultimate week of pregnancy. Plantain and water can alleviate these symptoms. Avoid overeating and do not eat for a few hours before bedtime Dreams: how to understand our dreams   - It will also help prevent heartburn Heartburn - no cause for concern? .

Your body continues to develop the amniotic fluid, but its rate of absorption can exceed the speed of development, so its level begins to decrease slightly. Immediately call your doctor if you begin a withdrawal of amniotic fluid. Some women can take the waste waters of urination; When in doubt, remember that it is better to call the doctor too soon than too late.

At this late stage, you will probably feel very "volume" and already tired of the discomfort, which causes a big belly. At this time, as the need to frequently go out. Walk, go to the cinema and restaurants. After delivery, you will be quite difficult to find a time that you can spend together with her husband.

What's going on with your child

Now your child is likely to weigh at least 2, 7 kg, and the length of its body is from 37 to 48 cm. With his body already fully Opal lanugo, nails grew on the fingertips and limbs bend well enough. The child is quite ready for life outside the mother's body.

Eating for two

In recent weeks, the baby continues to grow, so you should continue taking prenatal vitamins and increase your intake of iron. In addition, you need to drink more water to prevent dehydration during childbirth.

Fact of the week

Episiotomy - a cut between the vagina and anus, which, according to some experts, helping women avoid large gaps in labor.

However, the debate over what is better: the usual tears or episiotomy, are continuing. It is important to know that some women are birth without any tears. Before taking a decision on whether to do or not to do an episiotomy, you need to carefully weigh the expert pros and cons of this procedure.

As it can be hard to believe, but you are pregnant nineteen weeks. You and your partner during this time have gone through many things: getting used to the idea that you become a parent, a message about family members, friends and colleagues, a change of plans for the coming months and possibly significant change in career plans. If you already know the sex of the baby, you probably have already begun to think about his or her name. If you want to sex was a surprise, there is nothing stopping to think up a name for both boys and girls.

What happens to the body of the future mother

In the 19th week of pregnancy, it becomes clearly evident growing belly (though someone is going a little earlier or a little later). Every woman and every pregnancy is different, so do not worry if you have the stomach appeared a little earlier or later than that of your friends. Despite the fact that there is already the second trimester, expectant mothers in this period are not yet feeling the stress on the body associated with pregnancy. In contrast, during the second trimester usually stop nausea, and she feels relieved.

Some future mothers in this period significantly increased Sexuality Nine ways to experience their sexuality ; that's fine, but be aware that libido partner could remain unchanged. Some men are afraid that during intercourse, they can cause harm to the child. If necessary, explain to him that sex can hurt the baby; You can take it with you to the doctor, the doctor to convince the future pope not to worry. Others, however, change the body excites partner. And then, and another is normal and should not put pressure on the man, if he does not share your increased sexual appetite.

Although the second trimester is probably the easiest pregnancy, it does not pass completely without symptoms. By the 19th week of pregnancy can significantly strengthen the appetite and eating extra calories often causes severe heartburn. However, heartburn should not be a reason to give up the necessary nutrients and calories. Instead of the traditional three meals, try to eat four or five times a day in small portions. In this mode, the power of your stomach will never be neither too empty or too full.

In this period, you may occasionally experience a slight dizziness. To avoid this, you need to slowly as possible to change the position of the body, especially when you get up. In addition, the 19th week of pregnancy can bring you a new symptom - cramping legs. This is a common problem that often, and especially pronounced at night. To prevent this, drink plenty of fluids - often becomes a cause of convulsions, dehydration.

You have already appeared stretch marks? If not, perhaps you are one of the lucky women who have never encountered this problem. In 90% of pregnant women stretch marks appear on the skin of varying severity. However, if they do not appear in the 19th week of pregnancy, it is too early to rejoice. For some women, they are not up to the last few weeks, and then they suddenly appear.

To moisturize the skin during pregnancy is recommended to use cocoa butter or a special moisturizer. Unfortunately, this does not prevent the appearance of stretch marks, but help cope with itching, which occurs due to the dryness of the skin.

What happens to a child

In the 19th week of pregnancy, the baby's body becomes more proportional. It weighs about 255 grams, and the length of its body is about 15 cm. On his head begin to grow hair. A baby's skin is becoming less transparent. In this period, many expectant mothers already feel the baby's movements in the abdomen; those for whom this is not the first pregnancy, they began to feel a little bit earlier.

What happens to a woman at the 19th week of pregnancy

During this period, the woman usually feels good that contributes to the good mood. 19 weeks of pregnancy - a quiet time. Minor discomfort, which can occur in any pregnant woman usually does not violate the general state of well-being and peace. Debilitating nausea of ​​the first months of pregnancy has passed, even a small stomach, there is time to do them, to restore the beauty and make up your mind feelings. There is a new energy and a desire to make best use of time to improve family relationships and life, to practice myself.

All hormones are now produced here. For example, the female sex hormone estriol (one of the estrogen) produced by enzymes of the liver and adrenal glands of the fetus, placenta and adrenal mother. The amount of estrogen in the blood increases, this stimulates the growth and development of the uterus, normal metabolism Improves metabolism and losing weight without dieting   in the muscular layer of the uterine wall, the accumulation of energy substances necessary for proper metabolism Metabolism: The basis of life of all living things   fetus. Under the influence of estrogen in women appear less viscous and more copious. The system of mother - placenta - fetus is capable of functional change and adapt to the needs of pregnant women and children.

The woman increases blood volume, as blood supplies nutrients and oxygen to the body two - mother and child. It begins to gradually affect the state of the blood vessels, mainly the veins, especially if a lot of women are not moving. Dilate the veins of the lower extremities, it is manifested in the appearance of blue convoluted capillaries in the skin of legs and hips, feet and sometimes edema (varicose deep vein thrombosis) in the leg cramps.

Prevention of varicose veins

In order to avoid varicose veins, a pregnant woman should lead sedentary life, alternating rest with walks and physiotherapy. At the first signs of varicose veins it is recommended to wear special elastic stockings and comfortable shoes with low heels, often take a horizontal position, avoid prolonged standing and walking for long distances, heavy physical exertion. To improve the blood circulation in the calf muscles is recommended several times a day, and a bit like 10-15 times up on your toes. Walking in the fresh air are useful, but they must be non-durable - in this case it is better to do them more often.

Physiotherapy varicose veins Varicose veins - the operation is inevitable?   in pregnant women it is of particular importance because the movement helps to reduce muscle and blood transfer from the superficial veins to the deep. Such a redistribution of venous blood relieves stress in the venous system. A DC voltage in a state of immobility hinders the outflow of venous blood. A pregnant woman should always alternate the rest in a horizontal position and polugorizontalnom with raised legs with physiotherapy and dosed walking in the elastic stockings.

The complex of gymnastic exercises should be present leg exercises performed while lying horizontal position or raised legs, with the movements of the exercises for the hip and ankle joints, strengthening exercises for the muscles of the femur and tibia (walking on tiptoe). But all of these exercises women should perform as intended instructor in physical therapy, which is guided by the conclusion of an obstetrician-gynecologist. Independently start doing the exercises you can not, but after the woman make them under the supervision of an instructor, it can be done at home.

Condition of the fetus in the 19th week of pregnancy

Kid does not relate to all the difficulties and troubles of the mother. It grows: length - 22-23 cm, weight - 200-220, the perfectly functioning heart and circulatory system, digestive system, lungs matured slowly. Hryaschik gradually replaced by bone tissue develops muscular system, subcutaneous fat. Suffice developed muscles allow the child to make "circus" exercise, turning in all directions, moving hands, legs and fingers. This activity is sometimes happy and sometimes frightening mother, especially at night, because the baby is asleep is not as long as it (but often).

But the most important thing is that he already loves his mom!

Galina Romanenko