23 weeks of obstetric term of pregnancy mean that behind 5 months since that moment as there was a fertilization of an ovum. Before childbirth there is already a little time. Future mom begins to have more and more unusual feelings by which it is possible to recognize how there takes place pregnancy.
Condition of the woman and her feeling
By 23rd week the stomach of future mom is considerably rounded enough, causing light inconveniences during walks or a dream. The bottom of a uterus is located already above a navel therefore it can stick out gradually outside. By this moment it is better to remove piercing if you carry it. In general the second trimester of pregnancy is the quietest: toxicosis ceased to disturb long ago, lungs and still absolutely painless pushes of the child are sometimes felt.
Periodically some unpleasant feelings can torment the woman nevertheless. Treat them:
- headaches;
- heartburn;
- locks;
- slight edemas of face and extremities;
- weakness and dizziness;
- fast fatigue;
- short-term spasms;
- varicosity;
- deterioration in attention.
It is quite possible to cope with these problems independently if to eat properly, using only the natural, low-fat and enriched with vitamins food. It is also important to have a rest, avoid serious loadings more. It should be noted that every week the load of a bladder will increase more and more, forcing the woman to run often in a toilet. Too it is necessary to get used to it.
By 23rd week on the face of future mom pigmentary spots quite often begin to appear. This phenomenon will quickly be gone after the delivery therefore you should not influence sensitive skin once again, applying on it a thick layer of cosmetics. Besides, it is necessary to get used to temporary change of flavoring addictions: some products and their smell can cause easy attacks of nausea.
Pains and complications
During pregnancy it is necessary to draw the closest attention to some feelings. For example, the stomach never has to hurt a long time. It can lead to premature fights and even an abortion. The same treats any catarrhal diseases: it is necessary to treat them without fail, however it is strict according to instructions of the doctor.
Serious and quite dangerous complication of pregnancy in this trimester - late toxicosis (gestosis). This state has special symptoms:
- severe hypostases of extremities;
- excess weight;
- frequent pressure differences;
- availability of protein in urine.
Against the background of all this the general condition of the woman can worsen considerably, raise temperature, and the feeling of nausea becomes strong and constant. Immediate medical care is required.
What medical examinations are carried out
On specially made the schedule it is necessary to undergo ultrasonography which to allow to learn about a condition of a fruit in all details, to reveal possible deviations from a noma and also to define a sex of the child. Various biochemical tests, including the general analysis of urine and blood, the analysis on blood clotting and sugar in it, on determination of the HGCh level, progesterone and others are separately made. These inspections mostly are directed to studying a condition of future mother and timely identification of undesirable processes in her organism.
Become undesirable factors:
- availability of salts and protein in urine;
- the increased sugar level;
- HGCh aberration;
- low level of progesterone.
Even in case of identification of deviations it is not necessary to worry at all. It is possible to eliminate most of them quickly and safely by means of various procedures and medicines. Suitable treatment is appointed during one of the next clinics for women.
Development of a fruit
The kid continues to develop actively. The most part of time he sleeps so far, and is awake only a few hours a day. His lungs already function, and together with air a small amount of amniotic liquid can get into them that is norm. Full formation and most other bodies is observed. The child still slightly therefore even in the absence of any feelings it is not necessary to worry on this term moves.
Besides, in an organism of future kid there are following processes:
- there passes the mineralization of bones and cartilages;
- the brain actively develops, and in it the main thought processes arise;
- the fat layer and also integuments which stop being transparent is formed;
- heartbeat stabilizes;
- gradually eyes open;
- in intestines the kcal - meconium is formed first-born.
Recommendations to future mom
It is necessary to include porridges and kissels which will help to adjust digestion in a diet and to cope with heartburn attacks. Spicy and greasy food is completely excluded as not only worsens digestion, but also leads to a serious allergy. It is also recommended to drink more water in the small portions to avoid severe face edemas and extremities. At the same time it is worth wearing spacious clothes and shoes which will not hold down movements and to break work of a blood system of an organism.
It is worth showing special attention to a skin on a breast, a stomach, buttocks and hips. It is the best of all to humidify it by means of special creams, without allowing command of dryness. Besides, thorough skin care will help to avoid deep extensions. Grindings by quality olive oil well help with fight against this phenomenon.
To understand the nature of training fights which can periodically arise it is necessary to keep a special diary, writing down time of their emergence. It will help to warn any aberrations. On the 23rd week of pregnancy it is still possible to have sex, and still it is worth refusing from not it if polycarpous pregnancy, an aberration of amniotic liquid or threat of an abortion for any of several reasons are revealed.
Vaginal allocations – the invariable satellite during pregnancy, however they have to be rather dense and white, not have a smell. At detection of any deviation it is necessary to see a doctor. It is necessary to pass in clinic urgently a screening research with all necessary analyses if it was not made earlier.
It is recommended to check the weight periodically. By 23rd week of pregnancy the increase should not exceed 8 kg. It is correct to support a stomach and use of a prenatal bandage will help to distribute body weight. From sports loadings slow foot walks, swimming, yoga will become the best options. Besides, it is better to sleep during this period on the left side, and under a back, a stomach and between knees to enclose small pillows.