The baby’s development at 18 weeks gestation, the end of the 4th month of gestation, is marked by increasingly perceived movements within the womb, which although still very subtle, she may feel kicks and position changes, reassuring the mother Usually, at this stage, it is already possible to know if it is a boy or a girl by ultrasound.
Fetal development at 18 weeks of gestation is evidenced by its auditory development, where the mother’s heartbeat and the noise caused by the passage of blood through the umbilical cord are already heard. In a short time you will be able to hear the voice of the mother and the environment around her thanks to the rapid development of the brain, which is already beginning to decipher senses such as touch and hearing. The other important changes are:
- Typically.
- Between 18 and 22 weeks gestation.
- An ultrasound is performed to monitor the baby’s growth and development in detail.
- Check for possible malformations.
- Evaluate the placenta and umbilical cord.
- And confirm the baby’s age.
If it is not yet known if you are a boy or a girl, usually during the ultrasound done from this week, it is already possible to identify it because the female genitalia, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes are already in the right place.
The size of the fetus at 18 weeks gestation is about 13 centimeters and weighs about 140 grams.
Changes in women at 18 weeks gestation are the position of the uterus 2 cm below the navel. Itching, pimples and spots may appear on the skin, especially on the face. In terms of weight, the ideal is an increase of up to 5. 5 kg at this stage, always depending on the weight at the beginning of pregnancy and the physical type of the pregnant woman. Other changes that mark 18 weeks gestation include:
This is a good time to choose motherhood, prepare the basket and baby’s room because the pregnant party feels better, without discomfort, the risk of abortion is lower and the belly still doesn’t weigh much.
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