Week 25: Development in Week 25

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Congratulations! You are almost halfway through your pregnancy. Your baby has travelled a long way by now and his or her lungs are developing at a rapid speed at this age. It is one of the best times when you can bond with your little one. You can now grab a book and start reading out loud to him or her every night. She has matured his or her hearing ability now to a considerable extent and shall respond on hearing some sounds or noises.

This week your baby will take on a slow and steady pace. This does not mean that he or she will kick any less vigorously. It just means that he or she will grow fatter and heavier rather than taller.

His or her little body is trying to catch up with the size of his or her head, which does not look so huge in comparison any more. He or she has also put on a little weight and his or her face has fleshed out so the eyes do not look like deep hollows in his or her head. His or her bone centres have also begun to harden and has gained quite a lot of weight. So the baby now measures about one foot and two inches or just 35cm. but weighs approximately one pound and fourteen ounces or 850g.

Here we shall take a sneak peek at your health and your baby at the 25 week of pregnancy. Please read along.

Baby’s Development during 25th Week of Pregnancy

Here are some developments that you can expect now in your baby.

Respiratory System

Baby’s respiratory system is developing and his or her nostrils are opening up. Apart from the lungs, his or her nostrils are also gearing up. Right now he or she is breathing in your amniotic fluid only, but this of course is helping him or her practice this new act. However, he or she shall not be able to breathe on own till he or she is born.

Skin, Finger and Toes

His or her skin now looks wrinkled and translucent. You will find his or her moving hearing any noise or your voice. Your baby has now newly discovered how he or she can move his or her toes and fingers.

Dexterity

Although, your baby’s hands have developed completely, nerve connections are yet to form and he or she shall take some more time to use them. He or she has improved on his or her dexterity by now. He or she is now entertained playing with structures inside your uterus. If you have twins inside, they are busy exploring each other. May be they have already started bonding with each other now.

Kicks and Punches

Your baby’s kicks and punches are a good sign and you can be relieved that he or she is doing well. You may also feel his or her hiccups and movements for quite some time now. Her heartbeats shall range from 120-160 every minute. Oh yes, it is pretty fast and absolutely normal.

Babies, who are born at this stage, have 50% chance of survival.

Bodily Changes during 25th Week of Pregnancy

If you are doing your Kegel exercises now, you shall strengthen your pelvic muscles and perineal area.

If you are beginning to experience aches and pains at this week, these are common associations with pregnancy. You can practice certain exercise suggested by your doctor to relieve the aches and pains. However, if you experience cramps, you shall bring it to the notice of your doctor.

Frequent urge to urinate, indigestion, itchy skin or potty breaks is common during pregnancy. You shall get back to normal once you deliver your baby.

Disturbed Sleep and Pregnancy

Disturbed sleep can be another problem at this week. Here are some techniques you can try to get good night’s sleep.

Pregnancy pillows can be helpful in this case. You can offer support to your lower back.
Try different relaxation techniques like taking a warm bath, listening to soothing music, having a glass of warm milk before bed.
Keeping yourself hydrated shall induce better sleep. Do not mind the bathroom breaks at night; it is worth taking the pain for the wellbeing of the little one developing inside you.

Keep yourself healthy and fit during your entire pregnancy period. In case if any discomfort is observed at any stage, you must report to your doctor immediately.

What developments can be observed in the baby by the 25th week of pregnancy? What changes take place in the 25th week of pregnancy? How to get a proper sleep during pregnancy? Discuss here.