The baby’s development at 20 weeks of gestation marks the beginning of the fifth month of pregnancy and at this stage fetal movements are more easily perceived, even by others.
Usually, until 20 weeks gestation, the pregnant woman has gained about 6 kg and the belly is already starting to enlarge and become more visible, but now the baby’s growth will be slower.
- As for the baby’s development at 20 weeks gestation.
- His or her skin should be light red and hairs may appear on the head.
- Some internal organs are growing rapidly.
- But the lungs are still immature and the eyelids are still fused and therefore cannot open their eyes.
The arms and legs are already more developed and a thin eyebrow is seen, thanks to the morphological ultrasound that should be performed, ideally, between 20 and 24 weeks gestation. Learn all about morphological ultrasound here.
The kidneys already produce about 10 ml of urine a day and brain development is now linked to the senses of taste, smell, hearing, sight and touch. Now the heart rate is stronger and can be heard with a stethoscope placed in the womb The baby’s nervous system is more developed and is able to coordinate small movements with the hands, is able to grab the umbilical cord, turn and rotate inside the belly.
The size of the fetus is about 22 cm long and weighs about 190 grams
Changes in women at 20 weeks of pregnancy are marked by the size of the belly and the discomfort it begins to bring. An increase in urinary frequency is normal, acidity may recur and the navel may become more important, but it should return to normal after delivery.
Regular exercise such as walking or swimming is important to reduce pregnancy discomfort such as back pain, constipation, fatigue and swelling of the legs.
With belly growth, you may begin to feel itchy, which promotes stretch marks, so you can start using a moisturizer to prevent stretch marks, applying every day, especially after bathing, but for best results, you should also drink more water. and keep your skin well hydrated, if necessary apply creams or oils more than once a day. Read more tips for avoiding stretch marks during pregnancy.
Freckles and other dark marks on the skin can begin to darken, as can the nipples, genital area, and area near the navel. Normally, the tone returns to normal after the birth of the baby, which is a common change in pregnant women.
Increased breast tenderness can also begin now that the belly is already more prominent, this is due to increased breasts and ducts preparing for the breast-feeding phase.
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