Weeks of pregnancy

Weeks of pregnancy

To all the moms like to know how they will develop the weeks of pregnancy. In Pequelia we are going to provide a series of articles which may be used as a guide for guidance on the development of pregnancy your baby, since you experience the first symptoms of pregnancy until delivery.

Weeks of pregnancy guide will show in detail the changes in the body during pregnancy and fetal development show every week. It is the most beautiful experience one can live, so let's see how it will develop in this short summary and details, click on each week.


First Quarter

First week of pregnancy:
There was egg fertilization and cell division begins in the blastocyst, this week begins the path of the egg into the fallopian tubes.

Second week of pregnancy:
Embryonic development, the beginning of the formation of the baby's organs, the neural tube and development of the placenta. The mother begins to experience various changes in the body, estrogens are starting to do their work by inducing cell proliferation in some organs.

Third week of pregnancy:
The heart of the baby begins to operate and with it a number of mechanisms that allow the progressive development of the baby. The action of hormones in the mother causes many changes physically and psychically.

Fourth week of pregnancy:
The embryo begins to transform to adopt the baby's appearance, legs, arms and eyes begin to develop.

Fifth week of pregnancy:
The baby is like a Jewish way, begins to accelerate its growth, the mother felt more effects from your body changes, increased urination and senses seem to be further developed.

Sixth week of pregnancy:
The future baby grows, the eyes begin to adopt its position and the head is shown larger than the rest of the body, now has a slightly lower size of a walnut.

7 th week of pregnancy:
Now we can speak of the fetus, so far was an embryo, begins the maturation of some organs and growth in this week's spectacular. The brain begins to develop rapidly and the production of neurons is unstoppable. The placenta begins to undertake its role. The mother's body adapts to the new situation and the uterus gradually increases in size.

8 th week of pregnancy:
The fetus had reached 2 cm in size, the limbs are clearly visible and some features of his face, nose, eyes and mouth. The placenta supplies the baby through the umbilical cord and this is the power system throughout the pregnancy. The skeleton is formed, bones are not as we know, are still cartilage soft.

9 th week of pregnancy:
Begin to develop fetal joints, knees, elbows ... also appreciate more clearly the fingers and begin to form one of the signs of identity, fingerprints. Although in the eyes and eyelids are seen, are still not functional and must wait several weeks until finally open.

10 th week of pregnancy:
Awaited moment arrives, the first scan, but I must say that this can be done until the fourteenth week of pregnancy. In the future baby develops the digestive system, the intestines grow and with it all the organs associated with this system. The neural system is growing rapidly, the production of neurons is spectacular. In this first scan we can not wait to know the sex of the baby, but still can not accurately identify the fetus is about 4 cm.

11 th week of pregnancy:
The body of the baby begins to have greater autonomy, nerves and muscles begin to exercise, given early reflections, and kidney function and begins to produce urine that form part of the amniotic fluid. In the first quarter, the mother has increased about 2.5 kilos and hormonal turmoil begins to soften.

12 th week of pregnancy:
Fetal organs are already formed, but obviously still need to mature more, significant changes are observed anatomical and human profile is much more evident. Now the fetus is about 6 inches. The mom looks rejuvenated, radiant shows, this is due to increased blood flow and the action of the sebaceous glands.

13 th week of pregnancy:
The fetus grows rapidly, increasing in size and weight significantly, defined limbs and hands are about to be functional and will not be long until the baby suck the finger. The mother changes, your body adapts and begins to widen the waist, body secretions are more abundant, made sense perception is greater.



Second Quarter

14 th week of pregnancy:
The future baby is just 10 centimeters, is exercising some moves, shakes his head but there are still a few weeks so you can see some movements such as breathing and other activities. At this point the mother no longer suffers discomfort early pregnancy, usually nausea or dizziness has subsided, the belly grows but does not represent a nuisance, it must be said that the risk of abortion has receded.

15 th week of pregnancy:
The fetus is already sucking her thumb and weighs about 50 grams, you receive the lanugo and there is little to begin exercising their muscles. It's time for the mother to undergo some tests such as the Triple Screening in order to ensure that no genetic alteration in the baby.

16 th week of pregnancy:
Compensates for baby steps, until now the head was very large, the rest of limbs and trunk too small. The extremities are defined and have grown, like the trunk, gradually external stimuli are received by the fetus and reacts to them albeit weak. Is developed grasp reflex, senses light, there are many changes that will talk this week, by the way, now weighs in at 80 grams. The mother begins to feel the first movements made by the chair, is a very sweet and rewarding.

17 th week of pregnancy:
The vermix cover the baby, like the lanugo, a substance that protects it and that as pregnancy progresses gradually disappear. The fetus weighs more than 100 grams, the human aspect is much more defined. The body of the mother begins to prepare for the production of breast milk increases the size of the mammary glands.

18 th week of pregnancy:
The baby begins to kick, depending on the movements of pregnancy is clearly visible, especially the mother. The fetus begins to make facial gestures, the digestive system is exercised by the amniotic fluid, the baby hears sounds. Now weighs about 150 grams, but growth slows. Is the time of the second ultrasound, the specialist will determine the anatomical training and growth.

19 th week of pregnancy:
The baby becomes stronger, your bones will harden their rapidly developing nervous system and their movements are much more evident. From this point, the mother may begin to experience other changes in your body, swollen legs, spots appear on the skin and therefore some more signs of estrogen action.

20 weeks of pregnancy:
We are already halfway there, start the countdown to the awaited day arrives where you can see your baby. The fetus now weighs about 225 grams and has reached 20 centimeters in length. The fetus shows a fully human appearance and activity is evident, as clearly notice his first kicks.

21 th week of pregnancy:
The meanings in the fetus develop more evidence, taste and touch are experienced, eyebrows and eyelids have formed only lack eyelashes. The fetus now weighs about 340 grams, the mother begins to feel more evidence of the progress of pregnancy, fatigue, sleep and pain, are some of the symptoms.

22 th week of pregnancy:
The baby weighs almost 500 grams, the lips are clearly visible and in your mouth, inside of the gums begin to form what will be the teeth, but we must remember that until several months after birth, the baby teeth not make an appearance. The mother experiences the stretch marks, skin stretches and the umbilicus protrudes outward.

23 th week of pregnancy:
The baby's skin color and also acquires begins to smooth a result of its growth. The proportions of the body are more balanced and its weight has reached 500 grams. The mother suffered a slowdown in the movement began last week, there are some signs such as gingivitis and it is interesting to go to the dentist.

24 th week of pregnancy:
The unborn baby reacts to external stimuli, the interaction starts and reacts to your words or caresses. Light is perceived weak and his eyes are opened and closed. Continuous weight gain and has already overcome the barrier of 500 grams. The expectant mother's abdomen is growing strongly but the stretching of the skin produces itching, also become more obvious pregnancy pains, especially back pain.

25 th week of pregnancy:
Finally appeared the tabs on the lids of the fetus, the ear and the fetus develops amazingly sees all internal and external sounds. Soon reach the 1,000 grams. As pregnancy progresses, movements are clumsy mom, a matter of course taking into account the continuous change in the body. This week, O'Sullivan performs the test to detect if there is gestational diabetes.

26 th week of pregnancy:
This week of pregnancy is characterized by increased expression of the baby's reflexes, sudden external noises and waving it reacts to them, sucks her thumb with greater frenzy. The digestive system works more efficiently and to eat and a pint of fluid. The mother continues to experience the usual aches and pains of pregnancy, which makes sense given its advanced stage.

27 th week of pregnancy:
The baby's movements are constant and the interaction is more, the baby reacts to the rhythm of life of the mother. The pectoral muscles begin to make the movement of breath, but actually not breathing and no air in his lungs, is a way of preparing the entire system when it comes time for the happy event. Soon enter the final stage of the pregnancy and now are much more evident now, be patient, there is less and must be calm and quiet the last stage of gestation.

28 th week of pregnancy:
This week marks the end of the second trimester and the beginning of the third, the baby is familiar with the voice of parents and well recognized, their neurological system is very developed. The fetus is now about 25 inches and has already exceeded 1,000 grams. The mother suffers significant changes to hormonal changes in small time, the uterus exerts greater pressure and may start to notice Braxton Hicks contractions, is the hardening and contraction that makes the uterus ready for labor.



Third Quarter

29 th week of pregnancy:
The fetus is very active and suffer greatly every move, this is the stage where the baby is gaining weight more quickly and at this point and is approximately 1,400 grams. Its size is already large, about 42 centimeters and its continued growth requires more nutrients provided by the mother. From this week the mother's weight gain is also higher and about half a kilo of weight per week. Problems such as constipation are more obvious, which makes sense considering that it has slowed intestinal transit.

30 th week of pregnancy:
Vermix There are new layers to better protect the baby, its weight is 1,500 grams and measuring about 43 centimeters. The body of the mother is giving way to the fetus and the pelvis and hips expand. Notes and produces higher pressure causing urination may even leak urine when you laugh. It is interesting to perform exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor such as Kegel exercises. Continues to produce hormones and mood state changes, increase the desire to reach the happy day of birth.

31 th week of pregnancy:
The baby notices the lack of space, something evident considering that in this last quarter growth is higher and the mother's body can not make much anymore. The mother's body is prepared quickly for the time of birth and begins to form breast milk, you can even see that get a little colostrum. In this week may begin to appear blood loss in pregnancy.

32 weeks of pregnancy:
Your baby's fingernails have grown to the tip of your fingers, measure and about 47 centimeters and is about to reach two kilos. The mother feels very heavy and fatigue is becoming increasingly clear.

33 th week of pregnancy:
The baby's brain is very active, despite having very few life experiences, is able to dream and thus appears to be displayed in rapid eye movement performing. The fetus has already exceeded the two kilos of weight and size reaches 47 centimeters. The mother continues to experience increasing discomfort, you may receive the so-called carpal tunnel syndrome, a neuropathy characterized by the pressure exerted by the carpal tunnel located in the median nerve in the hand and forearm. The consequence is sore fingers and wrists.

34 weeks of pregnancy:
The fetus reacts to all stimuli received and the extreme activity combined with long periods of sleep. It requires a lot of calm and tranquility, the fetus must be calm and avoid receiving continuous external stimuli to ensure adequate rest and development. It weighs about 2,000 grams and is approximately 50 centimeters in length. Symptoms begin to appear prepartum, especially the false labor pains related to Braxton Hicks contractions.

35 th week of pregnancy:
The lack of space for the fetus is obvious, but there is little, his head has finally reached its size and neuronal connections have reached an amazing, no less than 100 trillion. Nature is wise and transferred the body of the baby with temporary immunity to certain diseases will be protected after birth. The baby will fall into place standing in the fetal position and her head is at the bottom of the pelvis. Mom's belly shows impressive, but still stretch a little more.

36 weeks of pregnancy:
Fewer baby's movements, something evident given that only space left, the road started last week to be fitted can be completed and ready for delivery. The pressure in the mother's body is very large, compressing the lungs, ribs and lower abdomen due to lightening. Increase the checks carried out by the specialist to ensure the good health of both.

37 weeks of pregnancy:
The ultrasound will show if the baby is ready for the birth and if their position is correct. These are happy times, there is little for the awaited day, but they are also moments of great discomfort, it is difficult to sleep, move, etc. Braxton Hicks contractions increase and we must be careful to distinguish the true from the false labor symptoms.

38 th week of pregnancy:
Countdown, the baby may be born at any time, remember that the date is unpredictable and can move forward. After 38 weeks of pregnancy must be very aware of the signs of labor. The baby is fully developed and their lungs are ready to breathe. The uterus has been declining adapting to the impending birth, this has made you breathe better and your digestive system work better by reducing some of the pressure. It's time to have prepared the baby's layette, can occur anytime delivery.

39 th week of pregnancy:
The baby has reached the appropriate weight and measures around 50 inches, although these data will depend on each pregnancy and each baby. He has started to accumulate the result of meconium amniotic fluid intake. The mechanism that triggers the delivery can occur at any time, and it does the lung maturity of the baby and the protein secreted by altering the production of hormones, there will be a chain reaction that will cause the production of oxytocin.

40 weeks of pregnancy:
Everything is ready, the future baby is engaged, the vermix has virtually disappeared, at any time you start the game, now more than ever we must be alert to signs of labor, signs such as broken water (breaking the bag amniotic fluid), regular contractions or loss of bright red blood, betray the onset of labor.

41 th week of pregnancy:
The 41 th week of pregnancy corresponds to the description prolonged pregnancy, starting this week the checks performed by specialists on the development of pregnancy is much more comprehensive monitoring fetal welfare especially. Is considering the possibility of inducing natural childbirth as long as the Bishop score is favorable, although this decision may be postponed to next week if not start delivery mechanisms.

42 th week of pregnancy:
In the 42 th week of pregnancy, childbirth is a fact, whether induced or by cesarean, specialists thoroughly monitor the status of the amniotic fluid, will be held every three days, fetal monitoring, assessing the ripening of the cervix, etc.. The Bishop score will determine the viability of natural labor induction. This week the risks of complications are higher and in most cases should have a caesarean section.