At the sixteenth week, the baby inside you reaches a weight of 100-120 g, the dimensions are also increased: 11 cm is the length of the coccyx to the crown. The bones of the baby are strongly stronger, as well as the muscles, in the amniotic fluid, he can already hold the head and turn it. About 25 liters of blood passes through the fetus’s heart daily, its composition is now almost the same as in an adult (the difference is that while the blood of the fetus is still present and hemoglobin of newborns-phytical hemoglobin). The child has a face formed – ears and eyes are in their places, cilia, eyebrows and even hairs on the head appear. On the fingers of the handles and legs, nail plates have already formed almost formed. Every 45 minutes, the baby empties the bladder, secreting 450-500 ml of urine per day. Amniotic fluid is constantly updated.
Discharge at 16 weeks of pregnancy
Even with moderate discharge, you should control the vaginal microflora and cervix. This can be done using a smear, which is desirable to take once a month. In general, the nature of the discharge remains the same.
Sensations for 16 weeks of pregnancy
It is at the sixteenth week that many mothers begin to feel movements. So far these are not shocks, but sensations similar to gurgling in the stomach. If you have not yet appeared movements, do not worry, they often clearly manifest themselves in primitive women by 18 weeks. The tummy is rounded, but still does not bother you. But forgetfulness and distraction can create many unpleasant situations, do not rely on memory, write down useful information.
Food for 16 weeks of pregnancy
Your diet should satisfy the daily need for all necessary substances. Consume carbohydrates mainly in the morning, this will help to avoid excessive weight gain. For the same reason, it is advisable to reduce the consumption of animal fat, if possible replacing them with plant.