PREGNANCY WEEK 17
(COUNTING FROM THE FIRST DAY OF L.M.P)
AROUND 15 WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION:
What are the changes in growth and development of your fetus?
Getting chubby now! The baby gets to become chubby due to the deposition of the fat underneath the skin. It rapidly grows. Both the baby and the placenta are equal in size now.
Well the fetal heart is pumping nicely so far. Active heart!
The baby has achieved the important reflexes such as the sucking, swallowing and the blinking reflexes.
What changes are expected in you, mom?
The uterus has reached slightly above the previous level. You may gain about 5-7 lbs of weight at this point. Your baby is growing with well. Good enough---growth spurting!
Mom, do you experience that fluttering sound in your uterus as your baby moves---yeah, that’ s because your baby moves and shakes of the amniotic fluid into waves while doing so.
What’s your role dad---Dad’s support?
Talk nicely and experience the baby’s heart sound and the movement.
The mom’s so excited and she would really love you when you feel so keeping your ear and hand on her abdomen; lovely days!
