The change of pregnant woman week 22

The article was consulted professionally by Master, Dr. Ly Thi Thanh Nha – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Share99 Da Nang International Health Hub.

During pregnancy at 22 weeks, the symptoms of sickness gradually disappear make women feel better. The 22-week pregnant woman's uterus is continuing to grow, with her mother likely to have mild cramps and swelling in her legs and feet as well as her ankles.

1. What's so special about being 22 weeks pregnant?

During pregnancy week 22, women are in the 5th month of pregnancy. The fetus is now nearly 20cm long and weighs about 0.45kg the size of a red bell pepper. All functional systems are forming inside the fetus, including:

  • These hormones stimulate the internal organs to come into action.
  • Formation of tas tas tas tasy nerves, smell and all other senses.
  • Genital development: The boy's testicles have begun to descend; the uterus, ovaries and vagina of the girl are in the right place.

As each week passes, the baby's muscles get stronger, and the eyelids and eyebrows also begin to grow. The fetus will move a lot as a way to respond to sounds and melodies heard from the outside. Mother's singing and voice can now be applauded for the baby's fetus.

Pregnant week 22

Fetus Week 2

2. Symptoms of a mother during pregnancy week 22

  • Thicker and stronger hair

Pregnant women at 22 weeks can enjoy the benefits that pregnancy hormones bring. Specifically, the hair will enter the crease, the hair is thicker and the nails will also become strong. However accompanied by this is the development of mustaches and unwanted limbs. Women should consider if they want to pluck or shave their mustache at this stage, it should be noted that bleach contains chemicals that are not safe for pregnancy.

  • Heartburn or indgestion

Because the fetus is growing up and needs to be nourished in the womb, so the 22-week pregnant woman will have intense cravings and can seem to consume a huge amount of food. This is completely normal but can cause women to experience heartburn or indgestion. Therefore, it is recommended to stock up on healthy snacks such as fruits, chopped vegetables, nuts and biscuits made from whole grains.

  • constipation

During pregnancy week 22, the mother's uterus develops that will create pressure on the intestines, making the process of pushing waste out of the body more difficult. Pregnant women at 22 weeks can improve constipation by practicing their bowel movements on time every day to stimulate bowel movements.

  • Fainting or dizziness

Dizziness is a common symptom in pregnancy due to a decrease in blood pressure. The 22-year-old pregnant woman's blood couldn't move as fast as they used to, leaving them stunned to stand up or after standing for a long time. In addition, the expanding uterus also puts pressure on the blood vessels, causing blood flow to the brain to decrease and causing mild headaches. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will help the blood to be pumped steadily through the circulation system. More water is needed if the weather is hot or the mother has to be more active.

  • Cramps in the legs

Some experts hypothesized that cramps in the legs during pregnancy of 22 weeks may be due to a lack of calcium or magnesium in the diet. Women should take vitamins before birth daily as prescribed by an obstetrician to reduce the frequency of painful cramps.

  • Stretch marks

The 22-year-old will begin to see stretch marks not only on her abdomen, but also on her hips, thighs and chest. Applying moisturizer all over the body to pregnant women may not be a miracle remedy to disappear stretch marks, but women should continue this skin care process to limit itching and dry skin.

Pregnant week 22

The 22-year-old will begin to see stretch marks not only on her abdomen but also on her hips, thighs and chest
  • Protruding navel

Many pregnant women who do not like their navel, which is normal, suddenly protrude causing aesthetic loss. However, this is an inevitable fact, you should also rest assured because after the birth of the baby the navel will return to its original shape.

3. Tips for pregnancy week 22

During pregnancy week 22,the majority of parents already know the sex of the fetus in the abdomen. Therefore, this is the time to choose and determine the name they will give the baby. In addition, the 22-week pregnant woman should also refer to the tips for this week as follows:

  • Calcium and potassium supplements

To limit cramps, the 22-week pregnant woman should provide more calcium and potassium to the body. Regularly drink a glass of milk before going to bed every day or snack on foods rich in potassium, such as grapefruit, oranges and bananas. In addition, it is possible to try to sit straightening the legs and bending the toes towards the body when cramps appear. Avoid crossing your legs and sitting or standing for too long, which can cause blood to accumulate down your legs and cause varicose veins.

  • Communicate with friends and relatives

Many pregnant women will feel longer days and even tired because most of the time is just at home resting or watching entertainment programs. The 22-year-old should spend time meeting friends and relatives to talk about her upcoming birthday, raising her young children and discussing the baby's name. If you do not want the whole story to revolve around the topic of pregnancy, the mother can completely prepare a few topics that are interested and find someone to share.

  • Preparing for the Braxton Hicks "fake" mound

Braxton Hicks contractions make the 22-year-old pregnant woman feel abnormal in her abdomen, they are painless but it seems that the muscles are tightening. This is simply the time when the uterus practicees labor rehearsals in preparation for the upcoming date of birth and there is nothing dangerous. Although difficult to distinguish from real mounds, Braxton Hicks contractions are not strong enough to push the fetus out of the womb.

  • Learn about screening for the risk of premature birth

Fetal fibronectin level test (fFN) can predict the risk of premature birth. In which fFN is the substance that helps keep the fetus located in the mother's uterus. If the test result is negative, women are not at risk of premature birth. On the contrary, for women who are likely to go into early labor, the doctor will take the necessary steps to prolong the pregnancy.

  • Magnesium Supplements

In addition to strengthening the baby's bones and teeth, magnesium also stimulates enzyme function, regulates insulin and controls blood sugar levels. Pregnant women who are 22 weeks short of magnesium will feel tired, weak, their legs cramp or numbness. Other serious consequences include underdeve developed fetuses or pre-production. It is advis recommended to ask a doctor for advice on how to add magnesium to the diet during pregnancy week 22.

  • Physical and mental workouts

Scientific research shows that physical exercise both increases the strength of the mother's muscles and supports the baby's brain, helping babies to be born healthy and intelligent. At the same time, gentle exercises, such as yoga or breathing exercises, are considered a tool for mental relaxation, supporting excellent stress relief, helping pregnant women cope with anxiety during pregnancy and also premature labor contractions.

  • Smart consumption

With the mentality of always wanting to bring the best to their children, pregnant women easily spend on pre-packed foods in beautiful packaging, which are advertised as healthy, safe for pregnant women and nutritious for the fetus. In fact, the 22-week pregnant woman should prepare her own meals according to the instructions of the obstetrician, focusing on the real nutritional ingredients inside a product rather than external labels and the price is pushed up illegally.

  • Limit beauty aesthetics

No studies have yet proven that injecting collagen, filler or botox fillers will be safe for pregnant women. Therefore, it is best for the pregnant woman to completely stop the beauty cosmetic procedures. In addition, during pregnancy at 22 weeks 100 weeks, fluid retention can naturally tighten a woman's face, causing wrinkles to decrease markedly.

Pregnant week 22

Limit beauty aesthetics

Share99 International Health Hub offers a full maternity care program for women from the very beginning of pregnancy from the first months with a full range of pregnancy examinations, 3D ultrasounds, 4D routines and routine tests to ensure the mother is always healthy and the fetus develops comprehensively. Maternity will no longer be alone when entering labor because having a companion helps the process of childbirth always bring peace of mind and happiness.

Master. physician. Ly Thi Thanh Nha worked at Hue University Health Hub of Medicine and Pharmacy and Quang Tri General Health Hub before working at Share99 Danang International Health Hub. Dr. Nha has strengths and experience in the diagnosis of monitoring and treatment of pregnancy and pathology. Pregnancy screening. Perform cesarean section techniques. Laparoscopic surgery for ovarian cysts, extra-uterine pregnancy.

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Article reference source: webmd.com, whattoexpect, parent.com

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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