Pregnancy Week 16
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Inside Pregnancy Week 16
Week 16 fetal development image showing the fetal growth of your baby to date. Medical Illustration Copyright © 2008 Nucleus Medical Art, All rights reserved
Development has reached a unique milestone, as the baby and the placenta are now roughly the same size. Every day, the baby is looking more like an adorable newborn, with fat deposits building up under the skin, and the neck and head straightening more, also the eyes and ears have moved into their final position. The eyes can perceive light although the eyelids remain sealed shut. The heart pumps 25 quarts of blood per day, which may sound like a lot until you consider that by week 40, that number will rise to 1900 quarts a day! Baby’s heart rate is twice yours. The activity level continues to increase as baby may be contending with hiccups, and is breathing underwater. The baby is now around 3 ounces, perhaps up to 3 ½ ounces, and is 4 ½ to 5 inches in length.
Pregnancy Symptoms You May Feel During Week 16
Mom might be starting to feel…well pregnant right now, with good reason. Besides the growing baby, you are also accommodating a uterus that now weighs in around 8 ½ ounces, a growing placenta, and the amniotic fluid weighs about 7 ½ ounces. The 50% increase in blood circulation gives mom that pregnant “glow” you hear so much about. Also, the hormones influence the oil glands, and thus you might slide right past glow into downright shiny. Try using oil-free cleansers and make up products to diminish the problem.
Visit With the Obstetrician
The doctor might ask this week if you’ve been feeling any movement yet from baby. This exciting moment of pregnancy occurs anywhere from week 16 to week 20, depending on mom’s build, position, and if this is first pregnancy. The way the movement has been described ranges from butterfly fluttering sensation, a bubbling, to a tickling feeling.
Another pregnancy side effect you might be dealing with now is congestion. Be sure to ask your doctor for some comfort tips for this annoying symptom. Most likely things like saline nose spray, nasal strips, using a humidifier, and placing petroleum jelly under nose, will be among the suggestions.
Preparing for Baby
The baby has now reached the point of development where gender may be able to be detected on a sonogram. Of course, a lot of this is luck, that the timing is just right for the baby to be in the right position so that the genital area can be clearly seen. Have you decided if you want to know the sex ahead of time? It’s time to decide now if you haven’t! While it might be fun and exciting for some couple to find out at the birth, many others feel it helps them to prepare for the child better if they know ahead of time. They can plan the nursery, buy gender specific clothing, and narrow in on name choices. Some even say they feel more closely bonded with the baby when they know their child’s gender before the birth.
Pregnancy Lifestyle
If the glow of pregnancy seems more of a joke to you, perhaps you’re feeling more shiny than glowing, or at the other end of the spectrum, feeling rather tired and faded, consider a mini-make-over day. Head out to the mall, to the department store cosmetic counters or one of the dedicated cosmetic stores and let them give you a free make over and some tips. It might just perk up your day, and should perk up your skin and make up routine. Best of all, it’s free, as long as you don’t indulge in buying every recommended product!
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Hi! my name is nga i am 25 years old and i'm pregnant again number 2. my first one is a boy and his 4 turning 5 on october, and this one is i'm having it on october too. but i'm 16 weeks pregnant. i havnt found out what i'm having. doesn't matter wat i'm having..
I'm almost 16 weeks and we just found out its a boy! couldn't be more excited!! it's our first n i still haven't felt any movement but had a 40 min ultrasound and got to see him going crazy in there lol can't wait to feel him
16 weeks pregnant with baby number 2. we have a 3 year old son and would be happy with whatever the gender of this one is. whole family wants a girl. good luck everyone!
I'm 16 weeks and 4 days. 1st baby. i have not felt any movement yet. maybe because i'm over weight. only gained 2 pounds so far though. well i did get the blood work to test for downs and they told me we are having a healthy baby boy. were are going to name him liam cash.
Im 16 weeks with my second child & i feel very very very pregnant:(
Im 16 weeks and i had a blood test to make sure that my baby didn"t downs or any other disorder. they were able to tell me thatthe baby was healthy and its a girl!! were excited. ive got a 16 yr old boy and now a little girl. ive had two miscarriages with in 8 months. i hope this one will take.
I am 16 weeks and 2 days i was feeling some movements but 2day i haven't feel one 2day is is right am worried
Well its the baby moving for sure this week. i'm feeling better as far as eating foods. still can't eat some things as they make me nauseous.we are getting excited as we grow closer to getting the 20 week ultra sound. we want to know what we're having if possible. i am getting the baby bump for sure.going to start buying some other pants, my jeans are getting kinda tight.
Im 16 weeks 4.days. im definitely starting to feel pregnant lol. i love my little bump (:
Im 16 weeks pregnant and i dnt feel pregnant is tht normal
Hey everyone!! i am almost 16 weeks now with my twins! i have 2 kids already but this is my soon to be husbands first kid ( well kids)! i am going tommorow to see if they can tell me the sex of our lil bundles of joy!! i wish all of you soon to be moms luck with your pregnacy and i hope and pray that your babies are born healthy! god bless!!
Hey all yuo mommmy's to be, i'am 16 weeks and this is my 4th child. i have two boys and my girl, we all praying for a girl for my daughter to play with.. going for my sonogram on march, im so exicted and happy too.. good luch and god bless each one of you guys annie
I'm 16wks....my first baby and am so excited....can't wait to know the gender
Hey im 16 weeks tomorrow and im exited to be having my second child by good grace of god.
I'm 16 weeks today! so excited, started to feel the flutters they kinda went away! scared me but all is well getting a nice big belly an never been so happy to gain weight! next appointment is coming up in a week then we set date to find out what are little peanut is!:)
I am 16 weeks and 2 days and i feel little flutters im excited to find out the sex and this is my third baby but i love it, i have two boys one five and one is 19 months old they are a blessing....
This is my third. im 16 weeks and my other 2 are 11 and 13. i am so excited and happy. i am nervous about not having insurance. i need to find a dr. that takes cash on a visit by visit. we should have company insurance by the time the baby comes. but it is a big worry.
I am 6 weeks and 5 days , this is my husband and i first! and we are super excited we have decided to not find out the sex of our baby, we figure this is the one surprise no one can ruin including each other.!
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I'm 16wks along with my 2nd child. i have a 2.5 yr old girl. i am feeling pretty good but tired & out of breath already. i have been sick alot this time around. i've also been craving salt, spicy foods & cheeseburgers, so i'm convinced it a boy not sure just yet. i started feeling movement as soon as i sit or lay dwn. very light but it feels amazing & suriel now. very excited & have been feeling more like myself lately. good luck to u all!
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