Joining a prenatal class will enable you to meet other people in a similar situation. Sharing experiences and learning more about what is to come can be enjoyable and make it easier to cope. At week 25, your baby is now the size of a rutabaga or two juice boxes stacked on top of each other, measuring over 9 inches long and weighing more than a pound and a half.
The brain, lungs, and digestive system are formed but not fully developed. Head and neck : Auditory and visual systems are activated by fetal brain waves, the lips and mouth are increasingly sensitive, vision is improving with responses to light, and the eyelids can move. Permanent teeth buds are high in the gums. The nostrils are open. Lungs : These are developing quickly, but they are not mature at this point. They produce a surfactant that will help them expand after delivery.
Blood : Small blood vessels are forming under the skin, called capillaries. Heart rate is now around beats per minute. During gestation, the heartbeat is much faster than it will be after delivery. Getting plenty of sleep is good for you and your baby. Most adults should have between 7 and 9 hours sleep. During the first trimester, you probably needed a few extra hours , made up either through sleeping longer at night or by napping during the day.
In the second trimester, many women find they have more energy and need less sleep, but as you approach the third trimester, you may find yourself napping again. At night, sleeping may be harder because of frequent bathroom visits and physical discomfort, such as indigestion. Try limiting your food and fluid intake toward bedtime to reduce these problems. Around this time, the doctor may arrange a screening test for gestational diabetes, called the oral glucose challenge test OGCT.
This is usually done between weeks 24 and 28 , but women who have previously had gestational diabetes might be screened earlier. If the test is positive, you may have to complete another test called an oral glucose tolerance test GTT.
If this is also positive, you will be diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and the following will be recommended:. Preterm labor : If you experience uterine contractions, which are painful and become repetitive, you should call your doctor.
Also, call for any vaginal bleeding or leakage of fluid from your vagina. Cholestasis of pregnancy : If you experience severe itching, you should tell your health provider, as it may be a sign of a rare but possibly serious liver condition. Preeclampsia : If you have high blood pressure , this could indicate another serious condition, preeclampsia, that can be harmful for both mother and baby. You should seek medical help at once if your blood pressure goes up, or if you have severe headache , right upper abdominal pain, or rapid swelling, which can all be symptoms of preeclampsia.
You should continue to take care of your general health by eating a balanced diet, exercising, and avoiding toxins such as alcohol and tobacco. It is time to start thinking about prenatal classes.
Find out from your health provider what is available in your area. Your baby at 25 weeks Tap the plus for more details. Your body at 25 weeks Tap the plus for more details. By Kate Marple. Medically reviewed by Judith Venuti, Ph. Sources BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.
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New to BabyCenter? Join now. Password Forgot your password? Keep me logged in. Log in. Get the BabyCenter app. Download now. See all in Getting Pregnant. Just how many months in are you at 25 weeks pregnant? Depending on how the weeks are divvied up, you could be approaching your sixth or seventh month. At 25 weeks pregnant, here are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing:.
As your uterus grows, it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing hip and lower back pain at 25 weeks pregnant or further along in your pregnancy. To relieve any pain, you can apply an ice or cold pack to the area.
You can also ask your healthcare provider about stretching exercises that may help. The good news? These pains usually subside after your baby is born. Until then, if you experience any numbness in your feet or legs, or if nothing you try helps relieve the pain, let your healthcare provider know right away. At this point in your pregnancy, your growing uterus can start to put pressure on your rectum.
This, combined with higher levels of the hormone progesterone, can cause constipation, which can mean infrequent or difficult-to-pass bowel movements. If you take iron supplements , these can also contribute to constipation. Walking and other forms of exercise can also help your digestion; check in with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. Acid reflux. If you're experiencing this condition, try eating smaller, more frequent meals and eliminating spicy foods, or other foods that you find trigger heartburn.
You may want to learn more about what not to eat during pregnancy. Leg cramps. Try to keep up with moderate exercise, and stretch your calf muscles before you go to bed to try to minimize any discomfort. A warm bath or an ice pack can also help you feel better if you experience any leg cramping at 25 weeks pregnant. Have you thought about pain management during labor? There are many options, from pain-relieving drugs and anesthesia to drug-free comfort measures.
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