Development of your baby in pregnancy week 25
You are now seven months pregnant: for your baby, these and the coming weeks will be characterized by significant weight gain. You will also notice this by your ever-growing belly.
As your baby grows, its space in your uterus decreases. As a result, you now feel fetal movements frequently. Sometimes they can even be painful if your baby accidentally kicks your organs. Feel free to let your partner, siblings, or family participate and place their hand on your belly when your baby kicks.
This week, your baby is storing fat under the skin. Its skin is still wrinkled but becomes firmer with each week. At the same time, your baby is also building muscle. However, the skin is still transparent, and the organs and bones are visible.
Your baby's lungs also continue to develop in this week of pregnancy. The inner ear continues to mature, and your baby now has a sense of balance. Your baby's cerebral cortex is dividing into different layers but does not yet perform any real tasks.
Your baby's spine also continues to develop in week 25. The spinal cord is getting longer and shifting upwards. As you can see, there is a lot going on in pregnancy week 25, and your baby is developing rapidly.
So it's time to make the remaining purchases and slowly prepare everything for your baby's arrival. The automatic baby hammock from swing2sleep is an effective sleep aid: it rocks your baby to sleep with gentle up-and-down movements. This makes it easier to fall asleep and also promotes sleeping through the night.
Size & weight of your baby in week 25
In this and the coming weeks, your baby will gain a lot of weight and approach its future birth weight in small steps. In week 25, it weighs about 650 to 700 grams. The size is 30 to 35 centimeters. This makes your baby as big as a celeriac or an acorn squash.
Your baby's head is still very large compared to its body. The proportions will slowly adjust in the coming weeks.
How your body changes as an expectant mother in week 25
When you are 25 weeks pregnant, it is only three weeks until the third trimester begins for you. Your body is increasingly changing due to the progressing pregnancy, and there is a lot going on.
Your uterus continues to expand with each week. It is already the size of a soccer ball. This puts pressure on your internal organs. Your uterus pushes your stomach, liver, and intestines upwards. At the same time, your bladder is pushed further down.
The shifting of your organs also affects your diaphragm. When you inhale, it no longer has enough space to lower. This makes you short of breath, which is typical in the third trimester of pregnancy. However, you may already suffer from shortness of breath in the 25th week of pregnancy.
In addition, the first stretch marks may now form. If the skin is stretched far, it tears, and reddish streaks appear. They occur particularly frequently on the belly, breasts, and thighs. You can prevent them with creams and oils for pregnant women.
Even if the birth is still a few months in the future, you surely already enjoy preparing with baby equipment. Do you already know the automatic baby hammock from swing2sleep? The modern hammock has an intelligent motor that adjusts its movements to your baby. With its matching up-and-down movements, it gently rocks your baby to sleep and can prevent waking up.
Symptoms of your pregnancy in week 25
In the 25th week of pregnancy, there are also some complaints that can cause you trouble. Every body is different, and not every woman suffers from all these symptoms.
We summarize for you which complaints are typical for week 25:
Practice contractions
If you feel a brief hardening of your belly, these may already be practice contractions. Your uterus is practicing its contractions for the upcoming birth. This is no cause for concern, but merely preparation for the actual birth. If the pain becomes very strong, you should consult your gynecologist immediately.
Frequent urge to urinate
You may notice that you currently have to go to the toilet particularly often. This is because your growing uterus is pushing your bladder down. At the same time, the pressure increases your urge to urinate, causing you to go to the toilet particularly frequently.
Mood swings
During pregnancy, your body undergoes strong hormonal changes. It is not uncommon for depression to occur in some cases. At the same time, you worry about whether your baby will be healthy and how you will cope with this new life situation. Seek help if you have prolonged depressive phases.
Gum problems
Gum problems are not uncommon in pregnant women. Your hormones ensure that your body has stronger blood circulation. Therefore, bleeding gums can occur particularly quickly. Pay attention to good oral hygiene.
Heartburn
Your unborn baby not only presses on your bladder but also on your stomach. This can trigger heartburn. Therefore, try to avoid very fatty meals and ideally eat several small portions spread throughout the day. Sit up or walk after eating – the upright position can prevent stomach acid from rising.
Some of these symptoms surely already seem familiar to you, while others may occur for the first time. It is normal for your pregnancy to be accompanied by a wide variety of symptoms. However, if one of these complaints becomes too strong, you should talk to your doctor or midwife about it.
Gestational diabetes & check-ups: What becomes important in week 25
In week 25, it still applies that you should take particularly good care of yourself. In addition to a balanced diet and plenty of rest, there are some other aspects you should consider.
Some women are prone to bladder infections. If you often suffered from infections before pregnancy, you should be particularly careful now. An untreated urinary tract infection can be very dangerous during pregnancy.
Pay attention to sufficient intimate hygiene and keep your feet and abdomen warm. It is best to wear breathable underwear that counteracts the formation of germs. If you notice an infection, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Another examination at your doctor's may also be due this week. No ultrasound is performed, but a glucose test is carried out. Your doctor uses this to check whether you suffer from gestational diabetes. Your doctor will take blood from you in the morning on an empty stomach.
Your blood sugar level provides information about whether you have gestational diabetes or not. If the disease is diagnosed, further tests, medical treatment, and strict dietary requirements often follow.
In addition, you can think about whether you want to breastfeed your baby after birth, what should happen with the placenta, and how parental leave should be organized.
Automatic baby hammock from swing2sleep: Gently rocks your baby to sleep
Your waist circumference is getting larger, and your baby is kicking you more frequently: you are slowly realizing that you will become a mother in a few months. If you want to offer your baby a cozy sleeping place that supports them in falling asleep and staying asleep, then the automatic baby hammock from swing2sleep is the best choice.
The silent automatic baby hammock motor is equipped with motion sensors. It detects your baby's movements and adjusts the intensity of the rocking accordingly. You can control the hammock via an app and even receive push notifications when your baby wakes up.
Your baby lies snugly enclosed in the organic hammock. It knows this feeling from the womb: that's why it feels particularly secure in the hammock. The light up-and-down movements feel similar to your baby as those in your belly when you walked during pregnancy. Your baby can fall asleep and stay asleep in a relaxed way. This reduces stress for your baby and you as parents.
We have been working on the development of our innovative automatic baby hammock for over 24 years. It has already convinced 170,000 families. At the same time, it is also recommended by midwives and osteopaths. So what are you waiting for? Take a look at our unique automatic baby hammock and offer your baby a cozy nest!
