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Baby Size — Week by Week Comparison with Fruits and Veggies
From the moment of conception to delivery, your baby grows by leaps and bounds inside you. The gestational age of a baby is initially determined using ultrasound scans using markers like sac length and length from crown to rump. This is because every baby grows at the same pace only up to a certain stage of pregnancy. Here, we attempt to explain how big your baby is getting with each passing week using fruits and veggies as examples.
How Big Is Your Baby?
Studying your baby size during pregnancy is fascinating. At the time of conception, your baby is discernable. The size of the foetus at every stage during pregnancy is used as a benchmark to determine if the pregnancy is progressing normally and your baby is growing as she ought to be. When you’ve just become pregnant, your baby is barely the size of a seed. From this size, your baby will gain up to 3.5 kilos of weight by the time she is born.
Baby Size: Weeks 1 to 3
At this stage, the fertilisation of the egg happens in the mother’s body and the zygote attaches itself to the uterus. Your baby has just been formed at this stage and begins growing from two cells.
Week 4 Baby Size
In medical terms, the baby is called a blastocyst. If one had the chance to look at the baby, it would look like a group of cells bunched up together like a ball. It would be comparable to the size of a poppy seed.
Baby Weight:
The baby’s weight is barely discernible at this stage, weighing in at less than a gram.
Baby Length:
Your baby is very tiny at this stage and can be identified as a sac in the ultrasound scan. The baby would be less than 3mm in length.
How You Will Feel:
This is the start of the first signs that you are pregnant - bleeding and mild cramping, for example. However, most women dismiss these symptoms as they can easily be confused with the symptoms of the start of the menstrual cycle.
Week 5 Baby Size
Your baby is roughly the size of an apple seed. During this phase, organs such as the liver and kidney begin to form.
Baby Weight:
The baby’s weight at this stage is negligible; it is less than a gram.
Baby Length:
At this stage, the baby is about 0.13 inches long.
How You Will Feel:
You will start experiencing some of the more apparent symptoms of pregnancy, such as morning sickness and frequent urination.
Week 6 Baby Size
Your baby’s size can be compared to that of a sweet pea. During this phase, the eyes, nose, tongue, and vocal cords begin to form.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will be too small to have any significant weight.
Baby Length:
Your baby will measure just 0.25 inches in length at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
Your baby bump may still not be visible, but you may experience pregnancy-related issues like mood swings, cramps, and sore breasts.
Week 7 Baby Size
The size of your baby is comparable to that of a blueberry at this stage, and the brain will grow by almost a third of its full size.
Baby Weight:
The baby’s weight is still negligible.
Baby Length:
At this stage, your baby measures between 13 and 18 mm in length.
How You Will Feel:
A few moms-to-be might get lucky and not experience any symptoms at all, but most pregnant women will experience nausea, food cravings, and acne.
Week 8 Baby Size
As you approach the 8-week mark, your baby will be half an inch in length and the size of a kidney bean. The baby has just about ‘lost its tail’ and has fingers that are webbed in nature.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh around 1.1 grams (0.04 ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby will measure half an inch in length at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
Moms-to-be usually begin feeling the symptoms of early pregnancy during this stage. A rush of hormones can make one sensitive to the faintest of smells, and dream about things that are stranger than usual. Other issues that one might face include nausea, lightheadedness, and bloating.
Week 9 Baby Size
Your baby will be the size of a grape. Its milk teeth will be forming at this point, along with hair follicles.
Baby Weight:
The baby weighs 1.9 grams (0.07 ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
The foetus is usually 0.9 inches long at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
One will experience the usual pregnancy symptoms such as headaches and morning sickness.
Week 10 Baby Size
At this stage, your baby is the size of a tiny tangerine. Your baby has a fully functioning heart and will begin to grow a set of arms and legs.
Baby Weight:
The baby weighs approximately 3.9 grams (0.14 ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
The baby’s length will be 1.25 inches at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
Apart from the regular symptoms, you may also experience pain in the abdomen as your uterus grows larger to accommodate the foetus.
Week 11 Baby Size
Your baby is as big as a fig now and is well on its way to developing its arteries and veins.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh 7 grams (0.25 ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
At 1.61 inches, your baby is growing rapidly in length.
How You Will Feel:
Along with the regular symptoms, you may experience issues with gas, which is why you should avoid beans and fried food, and focus on fibre-rich food.
Week 12 Baby Size
Your baby is the size of a lime at this stage, and its soft body is gradually developing bones.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh 14 grams (0.49 ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be 2.13 inches long at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
You should see a reduced bout of morning sickness and increased energy. However, you are likely to experience headaches due to changes in blood pressure.
Week 13 Baby Size
Your baby is now the size of a pea pod from head to toe. You can clearly view the hands, legs and head in an ultrasound scan. You will also see that the baby is constantly moving and very active at this stage.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh 23 grams (0.81 ounces).
Baby Length:
At 2.91 inches in length, your baby will be very visible on an ultrasound scan.
How You Will Feel:
This will be the best phase of your pregnancy period as nausea will go down, your energy levels will increase, and there will be a spike in your libido.
Week 14 Baby Size
Your baby is now the size of a big lemon and is in the process of exercising its facial muscles which will change its expressions ever so often.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh over 42 grams (1 and a half ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby will measure 3.9 inches in length.
How You Will Feel:
You will have surprisingly thick, silky hair and won’t feel lethargic anymore.
Week 15 Baby Size
Your baby can be compared to the size of an apple or small pear at this stage. Your baby’s sense of hearing is getting developed, and it can most probably hear the soothing rhythm of your heartbeat.
Baby Weight:
Your baby weighs 68 grams (2.4 ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be closing in on 4 inches of length at this phase.
How You Will Feel:
If you are a second-time mother, you may begin to feel your baby move around this time. It may take much longer for new mothers to recognise or feel the baby move.
Week 16 Baby Size
Your baby is now the size of an avocado and has got a fully functional circulatory system in place.
Baby Weight:
At 100 grams (3.53 ounces), your baby is gaining weight rapidly.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be over 4.5 inches in length at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
At this stage, you will be dealing with a mixed bag of symptoms. On one hand, you’ll be dealing with backaches and constipation, and on the other, you will have radiant and glowing skin.
Baby Size 17 Weeks
Your baby is now the size of a pear and has developed its unique fingerprint by this point.
Baby Weight:
At 140 grams (4.94 ounces), your baby is slowly filling in your uterus.
Baby Length:
Your baby will have stretched to nearly 5.12 inches in length at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
As the baby is growing at a rapid pace, you might experience strange dreams, weight gain, and increased fluids in your body.
Baby Size 18 Weeks
Your baby’s size is comparable to that of a sweet potato, and the sex of the baby will become clear.
Baby Weight:
The baby weighs 190 grams (6.70 ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby would be well over 5.5 inches in length.
How You Will Feel:
If you haven’t already, you should start to feel the baby move.
Baby Size 19 Weeks
Your baby will be nearly as big as a mango and the sensory organs will continue to develop at a rapid pace.
Baby Weight:
Your baby weighs nearly 238 grams (8.4 ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be 6 inches long at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
Ligament pains aren’t unusual at this stage. As your uterus expands and puts pressure on your body, you may feel dizzy and lightheaded. Some women may also experience leg cramps and hip pain at this stage.
Baby Size 20 Weeks
Your baby is almost as big as a banana now. Second-time mothers can usually feel the baby move at this stage as the baby becomes more active every day.
Baby Weight:
Your baby weighs 283 grams (10 ounces) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby is over 10.5 inches in length at this time.
How You Will Feel:
Swelling and shortness of breath are common at this stage. You may also experience high bursts of energy at times.
Baby Size 21 Weeks
Your baby is the size of a bulky carrot. At this point, the baby’s rate of growth will begin to out-pace the placenta.
Baby Weight:
Your baby weighs nearly 340 grams (12 ounces).
Baby Length:
Your baby will be 10.58 inches long.
How You Will Feel:
Your baby bump should be rather noticeable at this stage. Leg cramps can feel more severe. You may also experience vaginal discharge, which is normal.
Baby Size 22 Weeks
Once you reach this stage, babies tend to grow at differing rates. So, doctors measure the fundal length to ensure growth is as per expectations when your baby reaches this stage. Your baby will be the size of a squash at the 22-week mark.
Baby Weight:
At over 425 grams (15 ounces) in weight, your baby is now nearly half a kilogram.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be nearly 11 inches long.
How You Will Feel:
Your skin may become itchy, and you may experience heartburn. Your body may also prepare for the impending delivery by experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, a type of pre-labour uterine contraction.
Baby Size 23 Weeks
Your baby is as big as a grapefruit at this stage, and its bone marrow has begun to produce red blood cells on its own.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh 498 grams (1.1 pounds) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby’s size will be nearly 11.4 inches from head to heel.
How You Will Feel:
Lingering backaches, swollen gums and ankles are all common discomforts experienced by pregnant women during this phase of their pregnancy.
Baby Size 24 Weeks
Your baby is now the size of an ear of corn. The lungs are now developed enough that they can survive a premature delivery.
Baby Weight:
Your baby is nearly 589 grams (1.3 pounds).
Baby Length:
Your baby is now a whole foot long, and much bigger than when it was first formed.
How You Will Feel:
The linea nigra or the line that runs along the centre of your belly will darken and be very visible at this stage. You may also see stretch marks as your baby pushes your uterus out, and your skin expands to accommodate this change.
Baby Size 25 Weeks
Your baby is comparable to an acorn squash at this stage and is active enough to respond to unpleasant sounds with an occasional kick or two.
Baby Weight:
Your baby is nearly 680 grams (a pound and a half) in weight.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be 13.6 inches in length.
How You Will Feel:
You may have trouble sleeping and may have the urge to urinate more frequently.
Baby Size 26 Weeks
Your baby resembles a head of kale in size and has a fairly developed spinal cord.
Baby Weight:
At a whopping 771 grams (1.7 pounds), your baby is now much heavier than when first seen on a scan.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be over 14 inches in length.
How Will You Feel:
Your blood pressure may elevate at this point – make sure to track it. You may find that you have difficulty remembering things, unlike before. Your belly will be much bigger, and this may be the right time to switch to comfortable fitting maternity clothes.
Baby Size 27 Weeks
Your baby is as big as a cauliflower. Its ears have developed and it can distinguish your sound at this stage.
Baby Weight:
Your baby weighs 861 grams (1.9 pounds) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby is a little over 14.4 inches in length.
How You Will Feel:
The regular discomfort of the second trimester will continue, but as you step into the third trimester, you will also experience stronger fetal movements as your belly expands.
Baby Size 28 Weeks
Your baby is now the size of a large eggplant and you may hear hiccups often, which is normal.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh nearly 997 grams (2.2 pounds).
Baby Length:
Your baby will be about 15 inches long.
How You Will Feel:
As your baby grows and your stomach expands, you will experience several difficulties. The growing size of your uterus will create pressure on your bladder, thus creating frequent urges to empty it. Your baby’s movements will also be stronger, and will probably keep you up at night.
Baby Size 29 Weeks
Your baby is as large as a butternut squash, and a large part of it constitutes the brain which is developing at a rapid pace.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will easily reach 1.1 kgs (2.5 pounds) of weight at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be 15.2 inches long.
How You Will Feel:
You may experience constipation, haemorrhoids and itchy skin at this point. It will be difficult to get a good night’s sleep, and you will be recommended to sleep on your side to avoid straining your back with your growing stomach size.
Baby Size 30 Weeks
Your baby is as big as a large cabbage at this stage, and the growth of the baby in terms of size is likely to decelerate.
Baby Weight:
Your baby weighs 1.3 kgs (2.91 pounds).
Baby Length:
Your baby’s length is 15.7 inches at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
Your baby’s size has reached up to your rib cage and you will feel shortness of breath and exhaustion at this stage of your pregnancy.
Baby Size 31 Weeks
Your baby could be comparable to a large coconut at this stage, and it would have a sense of taste that is developed enough to taste the amniotic fluid.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh over 1.4 kgs (3 pounds) at this time.
Baby Length:
Baby will be 16.2 inches in length.
How You Will Feel:
An achy back, heartburn, swelling of your extremities, and light contractions are normal pregnancy symptoms at this stage.
Baby Size 32 Weeks
Your baby is now the size of a Chinese cabbage and has a complete set of toes and fingernails.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh 1.7 kgs (3.8 pounds).
Baby Length:
Your baby will be over 16.7 inches in length.
How You Will Feel:
During this time, a pregnant woman is likely to experience vaginal discharge, dark nipples, and leaky breasts.
Baby Size 33 Weeks
Your baby is now the size of a pineapple and is well on its way to having an immune system.
Baby Weight:
Your baby weighs nearly 1.9 kgs (4.2 pounds) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be 17.2 inches long now.
How You Will Feel:
You may have headaches as you grow increasingly exhausted. Always stay hydrated, and be careful when you move around.
Baby Size 34 Weeks
Your baby is now the size of a melon and has probably developed a layer of fat to insulate itself from losing too much heat.
Baby Weight:
Your baby is 2.1 kg (4.7 pounds) in weight.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be over 17.7 inches long.
How You Will Feel:
You may feel your stomach lower than it was a few weeks ago. This is because the baby would have descended to the pelvis for delivery.
Baby Size 35 Weeks
Your baby is now as big as a honeydew melon and you will experience a lot more movement during this time.
Baby Weight:
Your baby is 2.4 kgs (5.3 pounds) heavy.
Baby Length:
Your baby will measure 18 inches in length.
How You Will Feel:
One might need to go to the bathroom more frequently because the baby would be pressing down on the bladder as it would have moved to the pelvic region by now.
Baby Size 36 Weeks
Your baby is as big as a canary melon at this stage, and there is a chance that the baby’s head has shifted down to the pelvis.
Baby Weight:
Weight gain slows down, and the baby will weigh 2.6 kgs (5.78 pounds) at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby will measure 18.6 inches in length at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
The baby’s descent will be putting pressure on your pelvic floor. On the bright side, your ability to breathe will have improved as the lungs have more space to expand.
Baby Size 37 Weeks
Your baby is now as long as a bunch of Swiss chard leaves – the baby’s brain and lungs will continue to mature during this time.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will be 2.8 kgs (6.3 pounds) on average at this stage.
Baby Length:
Your baby is roughly 19 inches long at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
You will experience Braxton Hicks contractions which may be confused with labour pain. You may notice increased discharge and vaginal spotting.
Baby Size 38 Weeks
At 38 weeks, your baby is the size of a stalk of rhubarb.
Baby Weight:
Your baby may weigh 3 kgs (6.8 pounds) on average.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be roughly 19.5 inches long by this phase.
How You Will Feel:
Your contractions may come closer together. Pay attention to make sure you do not confuse labour pains with Braxton Hicks contractions. One may also experience anxiety as one anticipates the baby's delivery.
Baby Size 39 Weeks
Your baby now resembles the size of a small watermelon and develops a new layer of skin which is much tougher than its older skin.
Baby Weight:
Your baby will weigh nearly 3.1 kgs (7 pounds).
Baby Length:
Your baby will easily measure 20 inches in length.
How You Will Feel:
Along with Braxton Hicks contractions, one will experience thick, mucous-like discharge along with blood.
Baby Size 40 Weeks
You have officially come to the end of your pregnancy. Your baby will be as big as a watermelon, and your pregnancy will soon culminate in the delivery of your child.
Baby Weight:
A full-term baby weighs 3.4 kgs (7.6 pounds) on average.
Baby Length:
Your baby will be 20.2 inches long from head to toe at this stage.
How You Will Feel:
You made it! Now, just hang in there till your body decides it is time for the birth. Get as much rest as you can, for your body needs the energy and strength to push out a little being.
After a certain stage, every baby takes her own pace of growth. Hereditary factors, maternal nutrition and health come into play at this stage, and this is why every baby has a different size, weight and head circumference at the time of birth. Eating right and healthy is the key to a successful pregnancy. This will also help you enjoy these natural changes in your body! Have a happy pregnancy!
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5th Month of Pregnancy - Symptoms, Body Changes and Baby Development
As you advance into the fifth month, you're halfway into your pregnancy. The fetus is developing rapidly. You may also have started gaining weight. Keep reading to know what you can expect in this month.
Symptoms in the Fifth Month
By the fifth month, the pregnancy symptoms reduce. In this month, you'll experience:
1. Baby Movements
First-time mothers may not be able to feel their baby's movements to a great extent. Experienced moms are more aware of the movements.
2. Heartburn
Heartburn is a symptom that lasts throughout pregnancy. As the baby grows, he may need more room for himself and can start exerting pressure on the internal organs forcing contents to move back into the oesophagus. Also, the muscles separating the oesophagus and the stomach tend to relax letting the stomach acid penetrate into the oesophagus causing heartburn.
3. Breast Enlargement
The breasts become bigger and start generating colostrum – a yellowish secretion which is the first milk, also called the foremilk. Unlike breast milk, it may not flow freely. Usually, the breasts may express some drops.
4. Skin Pigmentation
Fluctuating pregnancy hormones can lead to increased melanin production triggering darkening of the skin at various places in many pregnant women. The skin typically darkens around the forehead, cheeks, and nose in the form of a mask. Such a condition is colloquially called mask of pregnancy.
5. Increase in Appetite
Most pregnant women experience an increase in appetite in the fifth month. You may also develop food cravings and aversion for certain foods.
6. High Blood Pressure
Some women develop gestational hypertension while pregnant, resulting in high blood pressure.
7. Palpitations
Some women experience heart palpitations due to a higher pulse rate and heart rate.
8. Increase in WBCs
The number of leukocytes or white blood cells increases during the fifth month of pregnancy, sometimes resulting in low haemoglobin.
9. Kidney Disorders
The pressure on the kidneys may lead to kidney disorders.
10. Bleeding Gums
Some pregnant women develop pregnancy gingivitis (swollen, tender gums) due to higher estrogen levels leading to bleeding gums.
11. Constipation
Bowel movements become difficult due to increased progesterone levels. This causes constipation.
12. Vision
Hormonal changes may adversely affect the sharpness of vision.
13. Noticeable Veins
You'll likely notice prominent veins below the skin’s surface.
14. Stretch Marks
The stretching of the ligaments causes stretch marks.
15. Darkening of Nipples
The nipples may become darker while Montgomery's glands also tend to enlarge.
16. Stronger Nails and Hair
The hair and nails become healthier and stronger.
17. Change in the Centre of Gravity
A change in the centre of gravity can make you affect your balance while walking.
18. Shortness of Breath
The uterus puts pressure on your diaphragm, making breathing difficult.
19. Headache
Hormonal changes can also cause headaches.
20. Frequent Urination
As bladder control becomes weaker, you'll have to visit the restroom frequently.
21. Mood Swings
Hormonal fluctuations result in mood swings and food cravings.
Concerns in the Fifth Month of Pregnancy
A few women experience discomfort in the fifth month of pregnancy. It can take the form of:
Abdominal pain
Leg cramps
Swollen ankles and feet
Backache, especially in the lower back
Increase in the pulse rate
Low haemoglobin, resulting in anaemia
Secretion of colostrum from mammary glands
The appearance of varicose veins (swollen veins) beneath on the legs
Haemorrhoids in the rectal area
Increase in vaginal discharge
Acute cystitis (inflamed bladder)
Baby Development at 5 Months
By this stage, the growth of the baby happens rapidly. Your baby crown-rump length (CRL) is 13 - 25.6 cm, and weight is between 140 and 300 grams. The developmental milestones that your baby goes through in the fifth month are:
Your baby’s skin gets coated in a thick, creamy and protective covering called the vernix. It protects his fragile skin from the amniotic fluid.
Your baby's muscles and bones become denser, and his hands, legs, fingers and toes become well-defined.
His eyebrows, eyelids, eyelashes, hair, ears, and nails start forming.
Your baby can stretch, open his eyes a bit, yawn, suck on his thumb, kick and move around.
He can also twist and turn around.
The baby’s tiny features can make facial expressions.
His schedule consists of sleeping and waking.
During this time, your baby's fingerprints form.
He also develops genitals at this stage.
Your baby starts hearing sounds. Therefore, outside noises can disturb him.
His brain develops further.
By the 18th week, your little one's immune system also develops.
By the 20th week, the nervous system starts to function. The endocrine glands and the spleen start performing their roles.
Your baby may assume the head-down position.
He develops sensitivity to light.
He also starts forming taste buds. A 5-month-old unborn baby may be able to sense the difference between salty and sweet.
5 Months of Pregnancy - Ultrasound
Your doctor may suggest a mid-pregnancy scan to check the well-being of your pregnancy and to check the baby at 5 months pregnant. This comprehensive scan is also called anomaly scan because one of the purposes of the scan is to look for structural abnormalities in the fetus. The doctor may help you see your baby’s face, limbs, the major organs as well as his heart on the scan.
In case the ultrasound reveals an abnormality, your doctor may recommend extra scans to establish the complication and the likely course of treatment.
Dos and Don'ts in the Fifth Month
To reduce your discomfort and avoid pregnancy complications, follow these dos and don’ts:
Dos
1. Increase the Intake of Vitamin C
Incorporate foods like broccoli, oranges, and tomatoes into your 5-month pregnancy diet for vitamin C.
2. Take Natural Supplements
Eating dry fruits like dates, almonds, pistachios, and walnuts can prove beneficial during pregnancy.
3. Eat a High Fibre Diet
Include fibre in your diet to battle constipation and hemorrhoids.
4. Adopt a Good Posture
With the growing belly, maintaining a good sitting and standing posture is important. A good posture can help to ease the aches and pains that occur during pregnancy.
5. Stand Under a Cooling Shower
To deal with rashes on the breasts, underarms or the groin area, take a shower with cool water.
6. Avoid Sitting/Standing for Long Hours
To improve blood circulation and avoid cramps and aches, refrain from sitting or standing for long. Get up and move around at regular intervals.
7. Take Rest
Taking adequate rest and sleeping well during pregnancy is essential to reduce pregnancy-related stress and fatigue. If you can't sleep for long hours, take power naps.
8. Adopt a Comfortable Sleeping Position
The expanding belly makes certain sleeping positions uncomfortable. Try and sleep to your left side. A pregnancy pillow between the legs can provide comfort.
9. Wear Comfortable Footwear
Switch to flats and avoid heels. You will find that your shoe size may be slightly bigger now. But you need not worry as it will return to the usual size after childbirth.
Don’ts
1. Avoid Junk Foods
Stay away from junk food during pregnancy; it can cause gastritis and nausea. Also, restrict the intake of fried foods and sweets.
2. Refrain from Crossing Your Legs
Sitting with your legs crossed over during pregnancy is not a good idea as it can disrupt the blood flow.
3. Don't Hold Your Pee
During pregnancy, you're at a greater risk of developing a urinary tract infection. So, relieve yourself whenever you feel the need to.
4. Avoid Sudden and Jerky Movements
Getting up abruptly from the bed or a sitting position causes dizziness and faintness.
Warning Signs
If you notice any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Vaginal bleeding
A temperature higher than 100.4 degrees
Belly/pelvic pain/severe cramping
Painful urination
Dark-coloured urine
Vomiting that lasts for more than 24 hours or gets worse
Increased or foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Tips for Dads-To-Be
Ask your spouse to:
Help you with the household chores
Create a pleasant environment at home.
Accompany you to ultrasound check-ups.
Spend quality time with you.
Go shopping with you for maternal essentials.
Give you a foot and neck massage.
Adopt an active lifestyle during pregnancy. Listen to soothing music, go for short walks, learn meditation and yoga, and be positive and stress-free. You can use this time to plan for the arrival of your bundle of joy! During this phase of pregnancy, there's also a risk of miscarriage. So in case of any doubts, seek your gynaecologist's advice without further delay.
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15 Weeks Pregnant: What To Expect
You have not only successfully completed the first trimester but are well into your second one at the 15th week of your pregnancy. For most of you, your morning sickness troubles should be over and your aversion to smells and food must already be under control.
The special thing about the 15th week of your pregnancy, besides the obvious, is that you will not only feel more energetic but most of you will notice that your libido is back and you may start craving for some action. Also, the best part is that your little one will not be affected by it.
Your Baby's Growth During Pregnancy- Week 15
Your baby is now about the size of an orange or an apple. At the onset of the 15th week, your baby will have started developing eyebrows, hair, and skin. More importantly, your baby’s skeleton is beginning to form properly, though it still, more or less feels like soft cartilage.
In a nutshell, your baby is definitely looking more like a fully formed human being. The ears will have positioned at the side of the head as it normally should and the eyes will have taken their position on the face. It’s possible that you may start feeling your kid moving and flexing in your tummy while your baby is also working on sucking, swallowing and breathing.
What is the Baby’s Size
Since your baby is barely as big as an apple when you are 15 weeks pregnant, your baby’s size is only around 3-4 inches long, and like an orange, your baby weighs only around 50 to 60 grams. However, you can rest assured that your baby still has his/her organs in place, maturing with each day.
In a nutshell, your baby is growing rapidly at the onset of the 15th week and should already be making it hard for you to catch your breath as your body has started working hard to accommodate the growing baby.
Common Body Changes
As your baby’s body is steadily changing in the 15th week, it is normal to expect body changes during pregnancy in yourself as well. Besides all the changes that your body has already undergone, you can look forward to changes such as:
Your baby bump should be more pronounced and the good news is that it is only going to grow more rotund.
Since your body is beginning to work hard to accommodate your baby’s body, you may start feeling congested from time to time.
Ideally, this is the time when you should be looking forward to gaining some weight.
If you have not invested in maternity wear yet, your normal clothes might start to feel constrictive.
Symptoms of Pregnancy at Week 15
By now you ou should be used to experiencing a new symptom every once in a while ever since you got pregnant! It’s needless to say that the 15th week will be no different. Some of these symptoms may include:
Sex drive: This is officially the new symptom of the 15th week of your pregnancy. While for the last few months, you may have been feeling sick, moody and in general avoided sex. However, with the onset of the 15th week, you should feel energetic enough to indulge in some pleasure.
Sensitivity to smells: Your nasal passages will tend to be more sensitive. With an increase in the volume of blood, you may experience nosebleeds.
Shortness of breath: You will also see that you will be short of breath as your body is trying to accommodate another human being.
Indigestion/ Heartburn: This is another symptom that you will definitely experience, as your hormones do their trick and relax the muscles in the digestive system.
Bleeding gums: You may notice red swollen and extremely sensitive gums at this point in your pregnancy. This mostly happens because of the pregnancy hormones that induce gingvitis (inflammation of the gums). You may also notice a small bump like pregnancy benign tumour, however, it is completely painless and harmless. In case you develop this, it will normally fade away after delivery.
Belly at 15 Weeks of Pregnancy
For most of you, your baby bump should be showing, especially if this is not your first pregnancy. For first time mothers, there is also a chance that you might still not be showing much or can at least cover up the tell-tale signs well.
In any event, the 15th week of pregnancy marks quite the transition in your second trimester and pregnancy. You should really gear up for your uterus to no longer fit well inside the pelvis. At the onset of the 15th week, it should already be stretching to accommodate your baby.
15 Weeks Ultrasound
This week’s ultrasound will reveal that your baby is doing a whole lot of stretching without you even realizing it. Now that all the limbs and joints of your baby are more formed, your baby will definitely squirm a lot inside your body. The maximum that you will ever feel from these activities would be probably a butterfly or bubble-like sensation inside your belly. It is also noteworthy that your baby is also likely to have a bout of hiccups in there.
What to Eat
Among all the things that will worry you, the 15th week pregnancy food menu will definitely feature on the top of the list. What may also stress you out about eating correctly is that you are no longer eating only for yourself, but for another human being that’s steadily growing. Before you fret, check out the list of what to eat as a suggestion.
Include a good portion of whole fruits and leafy green vegetables in your diet.
Don’t forget to include a little starch from bread and iron-fortified cereals.
Do include milk and dairy products in your diet as you need calcium for bone growth of the baby.
Round off your food worries with a good helping of proteins, especially lean meats, oily fish, eggs etc. A small portion of well-cooked of red meat will also help you get essential proteins.
Eat well-cooked eggs to get some omega 3 fatty acids.
Tips & Care
It should come as no surprise that now is the time you keep yourself as well as your baby safe and sound. It is never too much to make wise lifestyle choices in order to give birth to a healthy baby.
Dos
Stay hydrated
Get plenty of rest and regular hours of sleep
Eat proper portions at proper times
Take medication as prescribed by your doctor
Exercise in moderation to deal with aches
Don’ts
Expose yourself to places that are contaminated or dirty
Overdo workouts
Take medication without consulting your doctor
Think negative
Starve yourself or your baby
What You Need to Shop For
When it comes to having a baby, your shopping list will obviously be endless. However, let’s examine a practical list that will come in handy.
Comfortable shoes, preferably flats.
Body pillows to help you to sleep with all the aches and pains.
Healthy snacks to keep you fit and sate your hunger.
Books on pregnancy and parenthood.
Comfortable maternity clothes made of cotton.
Lotions and moisturizers because your skin may tend to get dry.
Conclusion: Stay informed and positive during pregnancy and you will be able to enjoy every minute of the journey to motherhood.
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Mother-in-law drama, cute and mushy romance, and some “who did what” masala - no wonder we don’t want to miss even a single episode of Hindi TV serials! As we follow the lives of our favourite TV jodis closely, they make an impact on our expectations from our spouses. And why not? These on-screen couples have given us major #marriagegoals.
7 TV Jodis Who Were the Perfect On-screen Couples
Although new Hindi TV serials keep coming up on different channels, there were a few couples who we loved and talked about for years. That’s because we could relate to them and also pick up a hint or two for our own marital relationships from their lives.
1. Sooraj and Sandhya from Diya Aur Baati Hum
We all remember Bhabho and our favourite Sooraj and Sandhya from Diya Aur Baati Hum, right? Sandhya has dreams of becoming an IPS officer but they seem to shatter when she is married off to a young halwai, Sooraj. When her mother-in-law gets to know that Sandhya doesn’t know how to cook, Sooraj acts as a strong pillar of support for his wife.
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To help her learn the household work faster, he takes up the responsibility of teaching her how to cook. Slowly, Sandhya too starts developing feelings for Sooraj. He encourages and motivates her to achieve her ambitions, which is what every wife would wish for.
Marriage Goals They Gave Us:
Being supportive of our spouse, no matter what the situation
Being encouraging and motivating towards each other
2. Priya and Ram from Bade Acche Lagte Hain
Priya and Ram Kapoor from Bade Acche Lagte Hain won hearts by setting major relationship goals for married couples. They enter into marriage not knowing each other well enough, yet they respect their long-term commitment and resolve their differences for the welfare of their families.
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Then unexpectedly, Priya is involved in an accident and her family thinks she has died. But she doesn’t die and starts a new life in the US under an alias (for reasons unknown). However, when she returns to Ram’s life after many years, he forgives her and forgets all their misunderstandings. Even if they have differences of opinion, they never let it affect their parenting style. Every time Priya and Ram are faced with problems, their trust and respect for each other just grows stronger.
Marriage Goals They Gave Us:
Sorting out personal differences and the importance of compromising for the well-being of the families of both sides
Being trustworthy and respectful even in trying situations
3. Raman and Ishita from Ye Hai Mohabbatein
Who can forget the Punjabi munda-Tamilian ponnu jodi of Raman and Ishita from Ye Hai Mohabbatein? Raman is a single father raising his daughter, Ruhi. Ishita lives in the same building. On coming to know she is infertile, she develops an emotional attachment to Ruhi. To allow Raman to have custody of his daughter, Ishita gets married to Raman.
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She takes good care of Ruhi, slowly developing a deep bond with Raman. In spite of being from a different cultural background, she strives to be accepted by her Punjabi in-laws, and make Raman happy. The couple does have cute arguments, but always quickly forgive each other.
Marriage Goals They Gave Us:
Being adjusting towards the habits of in-laws
Not letting differences of opinion affect parenting
4. Suhaana and Ishaan from Sasural Genda Phool
A love story set in the old alleys of Delhi, Suhaana and Ishaan from Sasural Genda Phool are two different individuals who get united in marriage. She is a bubbly and honest young woman, whereas he is a shy, and good-natured IT professional. Suhaana starts her married life with a lot of emotional baggage. Ishaan, being an understanding husband, gives her space and time.
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Gradually, the couple gets to know each other well, prompting Suhaana to do cute and romantic things like picking out a shirt for him and packing his tiffin. They know it’s love they feel for each other when they realise that they can’t live apart.
Marriage Goals They Gave Us:
Giving our partner space and time when they need it
Complementing our significant other’s personality
5. Arnav and Khushi from Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?
Fate brings Khushi and Arnav together in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Arnav is a rich businessman. At a fashion show, due to a misunderstanding, he develops hatred for Khushi. However, one thing leads to another and they get married.
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Arnav falsely accuses her of trying to interfere in their relative’s love life, but on finding out the truth, he apologises to her. A little boy enters their married life - when she gets to know that he is Arnav’s son, Khushi willingly consents to be his step-mother. Even when his wife expresses her desire to be independent and successful, Arnav goes against his family and supports her. Such a gentleman, don’t you think?
Marriage Goals They Gave Us:
Not letting ego prevent an apology
Being supportive of each other’s ambitions
6. Pratigya and Krishna from Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya
Pratigya and Krishna set major marriage goals with her TV serial Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya. Though from a traditional family, she is a highly educated young woman. Krishna belongs to a superstitious family and is her secret admirer. They are incompatible, yet they fall in love.
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In the initial months of her marriage, Pratigya feels she can’t adjust with her husband. But, when she realises Krishna will go to any lengths to prove that he loves her, she also starts developing feelings for him. The couple sorts out their personal differences for the welfare of their families.
Marriage Goals They Gave Us:
Making efforts to keep the relationship alive
Expressing love for our partner through words and romantic gestures
7. Shivaay and Anika from Ishqbaaz
The TV serial Ishqbaaz ruled hearts with Shivaay and Anika. Shivaay is a reputed businessman and doesn’t believe in love. He gets married to Anika, even though he doesn’t have strong feelings for her. But, Shivaay and Anika soon discover each other’s likes and tastes.
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When he finds himself constantly thinking of Anika, Shivaay realises that love has worked its magic on him. Both partners put in efforts to develop and strengthen the relationship, soon getting noticed as the perfect couple.
Marriage Goals They Gave Us:
Discovering the person’s likes and tastes for a strong relationship
Striving to be the couple who is in sync with each other
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person”. Although these families and stories were reel-life ones, the #marriagegoals they gave us are relevant in real life. Our favourite TV jodis showed that being supportive and practising forgiveness opens doors to the perfect relationship and marital bliss.
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As parents, we are often advised to give our children a diet rich in carbohydrates and sugars. The theory is that children require energy and are too young to worry about insulin resistance. New data published by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, however, has indicated that obesity affects every sixth child and adolescent in the USA alone. Many children with insulin resistance are being diagnosed as Type-2 diabetic, which is alarming. Carbs coming from processed foods and packaged foods are unhealthy and do not contain sufficient micro-nutrients. This has made many parents wonder if the keto diet or ketogenic diet is advisable from a young age itself. Opposing schools of thought have cropped up regarding this idea and we attempt to understand if the keto diet is a good idea for children.
What Is a Ketogenic Diet?
The ketogenic diet is one that has existed since 1920 but has gained popularity recently due to its propensity to cut calories efficiently. The diet requires that 60 to 80 per cent of calorie requirements be met by fat, and only 20 to 30 grams by carbs. This drives the body into a state of ketosis where the body uses fat to supply energy as it doesn’t have sufficient carbohydrates. This diet, high in fat, helps the body in combating food cravings, keeps hunger pangs away, and aids in weight loss. It is also very beneficial to people with type 2 diabetes. The diet mainly consists of eating salads, vegetables with no starch, and berries that are low-glycemic in nature.
Is Keto Diet Safe for Children?
The ketogenic diet was originally developed for children who had specific illnesses, and is currently used in hospitals as a complementary treatment for children who suffer from epileptic seizures. Notwithstanding this, a diet that has insufficient carbohydrates and fibre can be unhealthy for a child. Nutritional deficiencies caused by the removal of whole food groups can cause a child to become irritable, sluggish, and unfocused. There may also be side-effects such as constipation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Research also indicates that it could elevate triglyceride levels, cause kidney stones, and weaken bones in children. A low-carb diet should only be implemented after a discussion with a paediatric nutritionist.
How Is Low Carb Keto Diet Beneficial for Kids?
The ketogenic diet does have its benefits in children who require it. Healthy and well-chosen ketogenic foods are:
High in vitamins of good quality, and have important amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
They are very low on added refined sugars.
They have minimal or no food additives and refined ingredients.
They are supposed to have a positive social and behavioural impact.
When Is Keto Diet Recommended to Kids?
The keto diet is ideally suggested for children who have epilepsy as an alternative treatment for curbing seizures. Ketosis has also been recommended as a treatment for children with inefficient glucose utilisation in their body as in the case of:
Dravet Syndrome which is a myoclonic epilepsy that occurs in infants. It is recurrent as fever-related seizures or febrile seizures can cause neurological development to slow down, which is accompanied by poor coordination, hyperactivity, or poor language skills. Most cases are caused by the genetic mutation of certain genes. This syndrome is generally known as GLUT1-deficiency syndrome. It could lead to developmental delays, a very small head circumference, involuntary eye movements, and frequently reoccurring seizures.
Glucose transporter type-1 deficiency where the protein required to transport glucose through the body is insufficient.
Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency is a metabolic disorder where the body is unable to break down nutrients in the food properly. Symptoms include extreme lethargy and fatigue, poor feeding, or breathing rapidly. The cause for this illness is usually a genetic mutation of the PDHA 1 gene in the human body.
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome is a form of severe childhood epilepsy characterised by intellectual disability. It is a condition that can be brought on by lack of oxygen (perinatal asphyxia), central nervous system (CNS) infection, or severe head injuries.
These are the conditions under which the ketogenic diet is given to children. If your child does not have any of the above-mentioned conditions, there is no need to put them on this diet as it can prove to be very harmful. Just maintain a healthy intake of all food groups, and try to reduce the child's intake of refined sugars and refined grains.
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