If you've just gotten pregnant, you have a lot of questions about what to expect... How will your body change? What happens in your body during the 17th to 20th week of pregnancy? What changes occur in your body during the first to fourth week of pregnancy? Weeks 5 to 8 of pregnancy How does it go? How will your condition be in the 9th to 12th week of pregnancy? Week 13 to 16 What changes does pregnancy bring? How can you overcome problems during pregnancy?

Our week-by-week pregnancy guide will help you to be an informed, confident and prepared mother during the 9 months of pregnancy. Next, you will be given information about the 17th to 20th week of pregnancy along with useful advice that you can use during your pregnancy... Stay tuned!

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Week 17 to 20 of pregnancy

Ladies who have just become mothers are extremely sensitive.... Therefore, we are going to share with you step-by-step information about the 17th to 20th week of pregnancy.... With the help of this information, you can easily assess your condition at home.... If necessary, you can also consult yourdoctor about any case.

17th week of pregnancy

Fetal status in the 17th week of pregnancy

Your baby's weight has doubled in the last two weeks.... Fat in the fetus's body has started to form and helps the fetus's heat production and metabolism.... The lungs have begun to exhale amniotic fluid and the circulatory and urinary systems are working.... Head hair and eyelashes are becoming thicker..

Mother's condition in the 17th week Pregnancy

Because of the 5-10 pound weight gain, your pregnancy will be more visible....your appetite may also increase.

Necessary recommendations for the 17th week of pregnancy

Change your position slowly so that you don't feel dizzy and faint... especially when you change position from lying down to sitting and from sitting to standing.... If you feel light-headed, sit and lower your head or lie down for a moment.

18th week of pregnancy

Fetal status in the 18th week of pregnancy

Your baby's growth spurt is slowing down, but his reflexes are increasing... the fetus can yawn, arch, change facial expressions and even frown.

Taste buds are beginning to form and can distinguish between sweet and bitter.... If the baby's lips touch something, the baby can suck it.... The baby can swallow and even hiccups.

The retina has become more sensitive to light, so if bright light shines on your belly, the fetus will move to cover its eyes.

Mother's condition in the 18th week of pregnancy

Your uterus, which is now the size of a cantaloupe, can be felt just below your navel... Between this week and the 22nd week, an ultrasound will be performed to assess the growth and development of the fetus and determine the date of delivery.

If the fetus is in the right position, the ultrasound will also determine the gender of the fetus.... Now your heart has to work 40 to 50 percent harder.

Necessary recommendations for the 18th week of pregnancy

Can your wife come with you to the ultrasound session? This is the opportunity to look at your child together for the first time.

19th week of pregnancy

Fetal condition in the 19th week of pregnancy

Your baby's skin is forming and thin and looks red because of the blood vessels visible underneath... a creamy white protective layer called vernix is ​​starting to form on your baby's skin.

Mother's condition in the 19th week of pregnancy

As your baby continues to grow, you may already be feeling the mid-pregnancy aches and pains.... Lower abdominal pain, dizziness, heartburn, constipation, leg cramps, mild ankle swelling, and back pain are among the problems during pregnancy.

Dilated blood vessels may cause small, temporary red marks (called spider veins) on your face, shoulders, and arms.

Necessary recommendations for the 19th week of pregnancy

Take care of yourself! Try not to tire yourself too much during your child's rapid growth.

20th week of pregnancy

Fetal status in the 20th week of pregnancy

Your baby can now hear sounds....your voice, your heart, your stomach and sounds outside your body can be understood by him....if there is a loud noise near you, the baby will cover his ears with his hands and may even jump in fear.

The fetus has more movements....twirling, spinning, rolling, punching and kicking are some of the movements you will notice.

Mother's condition in the 20th week of pregnancy

Congratulations!.. You are approaching mid-pregnancy.... Your uterus is almost at the level of your navel.... Your waistline has almost disappeared.... Due to the relaxation of certain muscles in the urinary tract, you are more likely to get a bladder infection.

Your breathing becomes deeper and you may sweat more than usual because your thyroid gland is more active.

Necessary recommendations for the 20th week of pregnancy

Do you have back pain? Take care of your body position.... Use a footstool or an ergonomic chair when sitting or avoid sitting for long periods of time, put a small pillow under your back when you sleep and use your legs instead of lifting things with your back.

What happens in your body?

The hair on your baby's head is growing... soft, fluffy hair also covers his shoulders, back and temples.... This hair protects your baby and usually falls out by the end of the first week of your baby's life.

The skin of your fetus is covered with a white coating called vernix caseosa... this cheesy substance that protects the fetus from prolonged exposure to amniotic fluid is shed immediately before the fetus is born.

You may feel that your baby is moving due to the growth of the fetal muscles and the practice of moving them.... These movements are called accelerating or reviving the fetus.

To find out from the 17th to the 20th week of pregnancy, it is better to visit a gynecologist... It is possible to make an appointment online through the GCORP LLC website.. Access to the contact number and address of the office is also possible through GCORP LLC.