From week 16-24
The baby now weighs about 1.4 pounds. The nervous system is starting to function. We'll now be able to tell if it's male or female just by looking at it (it's a girl) She can now suck her thumb, yawn, stretch, make faces and hiccup. The mother will be able to feel her movements, and the babies heart can be felt with a stethoscope.
things that complete or continue development:
* eye components
* eyebrows and eyelashes
* increased muscle development
* hand and startle reflexes
* fingerprints and footprints
* nails on fingers and toes
* alveoli (air sacs in the lungs)
Life Card #3
"Mom, you are not gaining enough weight...is this a problem for just you or both you and the baby?"
Weight gain is very important during pregnancy, it provides nourishment for the baby and is vital for proper baby development. Pregnant mothers should gain at least 20 pounds during pregnancy; all this weight would be distributed throughout the body:
* 7-8 pounds = baby
* 2 pounds = amniotic fluid
* 1-2 pounds = placenta
* 2 pounds = uterus
* 7 pounds = maternal fat and nutrients
* 4 pounds = maternal blood
Women should gain weight at a steady pace during the first trimester. If the mother doesn't gain weight at all, then the child could suffer from malnourishment, low birth weight, or premature birth.
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