17th Week of Pregnancy
Written by Pregnancy Tips on January 21st, 201017th Week of Pregnancy
In the 17th week of pregnancy, you can easily make out the changes in your appearance. Your stomach is taking the round shape and it is making other organs shift their respective places little bit to give some extra space to your growing baby and uterus. Your body is getting ready and becoming stronger for the rest of the weeks of pregnancy. It is time to start wearing the maternity cloths as you will feels more comfortable in the loose-fitting outfits than the tight ones.
What are the changes happening to your baby’s body?
Umbilical cord, the flexible, often spirally twisted tube that connects the abdomen of a fetus to the mother’s placenta in the womb, and through which nutrients are delivered and waste expelled, is becoming relatively larger and stronger.
Your bay can most probably hear every sound around her as your baby’s ears are properly formed and they have moved to their position.
Your baby has started moving around in your uterus rapidly.
You can notice some significant changes in your body too. Your stomach has started fairly showing. You might have gained some weight by the17th week of pregnancy. Baby’s movements, though not regular, are now noticeable. It is the time moms-to-be to feel your baby move around in your uterus. By the end of 17th week of pregnancy, this movement will be more prominent.
Some of you may notice your allergies resurfacing during pregnancy. This is quite normal. Though consulting with your healthcare provider or doctor is a right thing to do. Some over the counter medicines claim to be safe when used during pregnancy, check with your doctor before taking any medication.
Some of you moms-to-be may notice some vaginal discharge during the pregnancy. If the discharge is clear and odorless then contact your doctor immediately. If the discharge is thick and smelly, it may be because of some vaginal infection. If the stinking discharge is red in color, then you are advised to go to your healthcare provider without delay. It can be a sign of early or pre-term labor.
Try to stay away from stressful environment as it may create complications during pregnancy and may cause pre-term labor. Going for a walk is a good exercise during pregnancy. Follow your doctor’s advice and consult him/her before starting any kind of exercise during pregnancy.
In the 17th week of pregnancy, your baby is five to six inches long and weighs around four ounces. She will start accumulating some layers of fat tissues that will help her body regulating the metabolism, the series of processes by which food is converted into the energy and products needed to sustain life and body temperature.
If you are worried about the finances and your baby’s future, it is the right time to start saving for your baby. Your timely start of saving will definitely help you and your baby in the future. Thus you will stay tension free and enjoy your pregnancy.
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