TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK OF PREGNANCY: What to expect?
Introduction
The twenty-fifth week of pregnancy has arrived and you will surely be full of emotions and questions about what is about to happen between symptoms and growth of the fetus.
Perfect! The guide you are about to read was created to help you understand something more.
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The twenty-fifth week of pregnancy, during which, spoiler alert, your baby is about the size of a zucchini, is part of the sixth month , which runs from 22+0 to 26+2.
Symptoms of the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy
During the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy, the skin is subjected to a high level of tension.
The rupture of collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis leads to the onset of stretch marks, a very common blemish during pregnancy.
More frequent among young expectant mothers due to their more elastic skin, they can be managed in various ways, among which it is possible to mention diet and hydration.
Another symptom that, at the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy, you have been experiencing for quite some time is back pain .
Caused by both lumbar overload and the action of hormones such as estrogen and relaxin, which promote joint and ligament relaxation, it can be managed in various ways.
Here are the main ones:
Osteopathic sessions.
Using a specific pregnancy pillow .
Unloading exercises, such as letting your belly go down from the quadruped position, will be very useful in preparation for labor.
Another “ companion” of the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy is heartburn , caused by the mechanical compression exerted by the uterus on nearby organs, including the stomach.
The first line of action is nutrition. Here are some practical tips that can make your life easier during the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy (and beyond):
Avoid overdoing the caloric intake of meals.
Banish strong spices.
Do not use spicy condiments.