22 week of pregnancy

If everything goes without complications, then the 22nd week of pregnancy becomes a real bliss: the toxemia has already passed, and the big belly does not interfere. The baby moves distinctly, causing each time a smile of happiness on her future mother's face.

Changes in the body of the mother

At this point, you will gain 5-6 kg in weight. The whole body seems to be drinking water. During this period, you may start physiological anemia, because the blood composition is too diluted with plasma. Do not worry too much - soon everything will go back to normal. But the risk of getting a real anemia still exists, so doctors often prescribe iron-containing drugs during this period.

Another consequence of the large water content in the body is the possible appearance of edematous fullness of the face, shoulders, hands and feet. 22 week of pregnancy can start these phenomena. For puffiness, you need to follow, so it does not turn into a pathology. That's why when you visit a woman's consultation you are measured every time the diameter of the fingers on your hands.

The hormonal background continues to change. This can affect the appearance as a positive - in the form of improving the condition of the hair and skin, and negatively - rashes on the skin and brittle hair.

Very often hormones affect the increase of libido. Whether it is possible for you to have sex or not - it is better to consult a doctor, everything is very individual. Most often this is allowed if there is no threat of abortion. Just choose a comfortable posture, in which there will be no pressure on the stomach.

The abdomen at the 22nd week of pregnancy also changes: it can appear stretch marks and a dark strip below the navel. Do regular preventive maintenance from stretch marks, using a special cream. And the dark strip will pass itself soon after sorts.

Changes for the child

If the mother is full of appeasement and joyful expectation, the 22nd week of pregnancy brings the baby comfort and a sense of security. He comfortably settled himself in the tummy, he was not yet cramped, he turned, moved his hands and feet, and sometimes even hiccups and coughs. All his actions you will clearly feel, but you will not get discomfort, because the baby is still relatively small.

The fetus on the 22nd week of pregnancy weighs 420-440 grams, and its length is 32-35 cm.

The nervous system is developing very actively, in particular, neurons of the brain. The sexual system is finally formed, and now on ultrasound you can accurately determine who you have - a boy or a girl. The 22nd week of pregnancy is just the time for the second planned ultrasound examination.

The kid already knows how to distinguish well the sounds that are heard in the outer world. He hears and remembers the voices of his parents, so it's very good to start talking with him, to include the sounds of nature, classical music. You can also read fairy tales, sing lullabies - all this will help after birth well, when the baby can better calm down and fall asleep, having heard familiar sounds.

Disadvantages of 22 weeks

Yes, not everything can go perfectly and smoothly - there will be some inconvenience. In particular, very severe heartburn may occur, from which the appetite will be lost altogether. This is due to the fact that the uterus increases and presses on the stomach, provoking the emission of gastric juice into the esophagus. In such cases, the doctor will choose safe drugs that can reduce discomfort.

At this time, night cramps calf muscles can begin . The reason is a lack of calcium and magnesium in the body. Try to enter drugs containing these beneficial trace elements, so that the cramps stop repeating.

Another unpleasant feeling - the uterus presses on the ribs, because it is still high up. The ribs can start to rise and part, but it's okay - your body adjusts to the changes. Soon after delivery, everything will fall into place.