29 Dec 2016 | 11 min Read
Sudeshna Chakravarti
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At 25 weeks of pregnancy, your uterus is about the size of a soccer ball, and you will finally have the pronounced baby bump you imagined from the start. By now, your little one will also start to move frequently, and may respond to sound or touch.
During this week, you will continue to experience pregnancy symptoms like fatigue, body pain, and trouble sleeping. Additionally, you may have physical and emotional changes, such as increased feelings of stress and anxiety, and an enlarged belly with a protruding navel.
In this post, we discuss everything about your baby’s growth and developmental progress and the common symptoms that you will experience in the 25th week of pregnancy. Keep reading to know more.
At 25 weeks of pregnancy, you are in the sixth month of pregnancy and the final week of the second trimester. This means you only have three months left to meet your little one! By this week, your baby’s nose and lungs rapidly develop, and their other bodily systems advance too, with some of them being fully functional.
Let’s discuss your baby’s size and also discuss other interesting details about your baby’s development in the 25th week of pregnancy.
At 25 weeks of pregnancy, your baby is as big as a rutabaga (turnip). They will measure about 34.6cms (13.6 inches) in length and weigh around 660gms (1.46lb).
To get a deeper overview of your baby’s size and growth progress each week, you can consider following the posts published under the pregnancy week-by-week section by BabyChakra. This section contains informational and expert articles which discuss your little one’s weekly development progress in detail and also list a set of screenings and tests you need to undergo during your prenatal visit.
You can also follow the list of self-care tips that these posts provide to maintain good health and well-being during pregnancy.
In this section, we have discussed how your baby’s organs develop in the 25th week of pregnancy. We have also included a set of growth milestones that your little one will achieve during this week.
This week, you will experience a whole slew of pregnancy symptoms, and some of them will be similar to the early signs of pregnancy. Additionally, the body aches that you experienced in the previous weeks continue to occur during this period too.
In the 25th week of pregnancy, your body undergoes several physical and emotional changes. These changes are much more rapid as compared to the ones you felt during the first trimester. Some of the common changes that you will notice this week:
Physical changes:
Emotional changes:
Your belly will appear quite big during this time, and if you haven’t gotten your maternity shoots yet, now is the right time to pose with your adorable bump. At 25 weeks, you will also be in the final few weeks of the second trimester, and your little one’s growth will be exponential at this stage.
Your baby will move rigorously during this time, and they will also follow a sleep pattern, which indicates that your little one is healthy and doing fine inside the womb. Your baby will also move around the uterus and attain different birthing positions before coming to the optimal position.
Use the pregnancy month calculator to get a detailed guide about your baby’s movement and activity inside the womb every week.
When you are 25 weeks pregnant, you will have a regular prenatal checkup with your ob-gyn. During this appointment, the doctor will check your weight, blood measure, and also measure the fundal height of the foetus. The doctor will also suggest a glucose challenge level to measure the sugar levels in your bloodstream.
If your sugar levels are abnormal, then the doctor may recommend you to make dietary moderations and switch to a healthy, low-sugar diet. In addition to these tests, you may have an ultrasound scan depending on your doctor’s advice. If you had an ultrasound scan the previous week, then an ultrasound at the 25th week of pregnancy isn’t compulsory.
However, if your doctor suggests otherwise, then it’s safe to undergo a scan this week as well.
We have listed some essential self-care tips for the 25th week of pregnancy to keep you happy and comfortable.
As you enter the final stage of the second trimester in the 25th week of pregnancy, you may be curious to know what lies ahead and what significant bodily and emotional changes you will experience in the upcoming weeks. Ask the following questions to your doctor:
When you are 25 weeks pregnant, you notice protrusion in your belly, increased breast size, and also thicker, fuller hair. You will also feel rigorous foetal movements starting this week, and notice a sleeping pattern in your little one.
Stick to following a healthy diet and lifestyle during this time and take your medications on time to ensure your and your baby’s health. In case, you experience uncommon symptoms like excess vaginal bleeding or reduced foetal activity, consult your doctor immediately for guidance and treatment methods.
Are you six months pregnant at 25 weeks?
Yes. At 25 weeks, you are in the sixth month of your pregnancy.
Is 25 weeks the third trimester?
You are still in your second trimester at 25 weeks of pregnancy.
Is a foetus fully developed at 25 weeks?
No. At 25 weeks your baby is still growing steadily and has three more months to develop fully.
What should I expect at 25 weeks pregnant?
You can expect certain physical and emotional changes this week, such as increased body pains, leg cramps, weight gain, mood swings, and anxiety.
What do baby kicks feel like at 25 weeks pregnant?
You may feel your baby squirm, turn, and wriggle while kicking at 25 weeks of pregnancy.
How long will my baby sleep in the womb at 25 weeks?
Babies in the womb sleep as much as any newborns, 12-14 hours.
Can I give birth at 25 weeks?
A baby born at 25 weeks is considered premature and fragile. They may also need intensive newborn care if they are born at 25 weeks.
How much weight should I gain at 25 weeks?
You should gain an average of 550gms-700gms per week during the second trimester of your pregnancy.
How big should my bump be at 25 weeks?
At 25 weeks, your baby bump will be about the size of a soccer ball.
Ovulation calculator: Want to use an ovulation calculator while planning your pregnancy? Check out this post for guidance.
26 weeks pregnancy symptoms: here’s a list of pregnancy symptoms that you will experience in the 26th week of pregnancy.
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