The Fourth Month of Pregnancy
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Begin the fourth month of pregnancy. This time, for moms, start showing the curves in the lower abdomen. You can even yelling is moving!
Priority: medical examinations and procedures
This month, we will monitor closely. The gynecologist will propose a series of tests to detect any possible abnormality in the fetus. Will make at least one blood test. Although not very nice, it is imperative and absolutely necessary.
Blood tests are done to monitor the levels of two hormones:
- HT21: a very high rate of this hormone during the 15 th or 16 th week of pregnancy may indicate a chromosomal abnormality such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21). Depending on your age, the given index and the measurement of nuchal translucency in the first scan (the nuchal translucency measures the area translucent between the muscles and skin of the neck of the fetus, a space that is visible only between 9 th and 14 th week of pregnancy ), and may propose you an amniocentesis. During an ultrasound, the doctor will insert a thin syringe through the abdominal and uterine wall, and take a sample of 15 to 20ml of amniotic fluid that bathes the fetus.
- Dosage of alpha-fetoprotein: this dose to detect a possible spina bifida (a defect of closure of the spinal cord and bone marrow resulting in paralysis and mental disability). If the index is too low or too high, it indicates that there is a problem. Can be determined by amniocentesis. This disease is rare.
During the fourth month, during visits to the gynecologist also be measured SFH.
The uterus is enlarged, which will cause frequent and severe pains in the lower abdomen and may appear in the most unexpected moment. Finally, the doctor will look at the cervix. If it opens, you will undergo a closed cervix.
If you notice ligament pain, burning or pain when urinating, talk to your doctor, because in the first case, for example, can be a sign of abnormality.
Evolution of the baby weight development and acquisition
- During this month, feel for the first time how the baby moves. It is a very special moment. You will notice a small intestinal pain sensation, but not panic, you will learn to recognize it.
- The baby’s body is covered with lanugo (a thin blanket) will disappear with time. Grow your hair and nails. The head, which was far larger than the rest of the body will begin to take the right proportion. It develops the cerebellum. Members are extended the same time. Little hands are completed form.
- The fluid enters and leaves the lungs but has not yet been established respiratory function.
- The sense organs are still developing and nearly reach its full formation. The baby can feel. If you caress through the thin layer of your skin, you feel. Her little mouth moves and refines your taste. Auditory circuit is formed. The baby also notes changes in light, but still can not see.
- Measures about 19 inches and weighs between 200 and 250 grams.
Practical Steps
- Perform medical tests listed above. Besides, it is possible, and indeed only in the fourth month the sex of the baby. Of course, you may wish to keep the suspense until the time of delivery.
Feeding
The advice is the same as for previous months.
- Avoid taking medications.
- Eat lots of fiber and drink plenty of water. Know that high production of progesterone significantly slow intestinal transit.
- It also recommends eating 80 grams of protein per day, half plant, half animal, because you will share with the baby. From the second trimester, the baby eats about 9 grams per week.
- For the sake of your body and baby, provides trace elements, vitamins and nutrients.
- Vary the power and tries to take four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Avoid heavy meals, spicy and fried foods.
Psychology
¿Girl or boy? The second scan (end of month) is needed more than anything to see the genitalia of the fetus. It is also a very emotional moment, which sometimes results in division of opinion between you and your partner. Speak to him and decide if you prefer to know the sex of your child at this time or wait until the big day. One thing is certain: At this time the fetus becomes a real human being, a young woman or a man. It’s time to start thinking about a name for your baby
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