This week, intensive growth of the brain and the improvement of the nervous system continues. The baby already has more and more reflexes, he not only yawns and sucks a finger, but also builds grimaces, makes swallowing movements, can hiccup and play with the umbilical cord. From loud sounds, the child can tremble, turn his head into bright light.
Fat begins to form under the skin, now it is not as red and wrinkled as before. Papillary patterns occur on the fingers.
By the end of the week, your baby will grow to 24-25 cm, and its weight will increase to 300 g.
Discharge at 19 weeks of pregnancy
The discharge is normal, bright, have a sour smell. They should not cause itching and irritation. The latter are most likely signs of infection. If you notice bloody discharge, do not pull on a visit to the doctor, you may need hospitalization and retaining therapy. With a placenta, bleeding is especially dangerous, as it can threaten not only the baby, but also the mother.
Sensations at 19 weeks of pregnancy
The movements become more clearly, but do not rush to count them, it is still difficult to do it, it is enough that you periodically feel the movement of the fetus. The uterus is increasingly pressing the organs surrounding it, the risk of constipation remains, bloating may appear, so it is important to try to prevent these problems with a diet.
It can be difficult for women who are accustomed to sleeping on their stomach. Problems at night can also add leg cramps, which are quite normal at this time.
Food for 19 weeks of pregnancy
Follow the weight. The weekly increase should not exceed 500 g. Eat a variety of food, taking it in small portions. Now you especially need calcium – which can be obtained from dairy products, phosphorus – they are rich in fish and iodine, which is a lot in sea cabbage.