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At 16 weeks, you're officially 4 months pregnant! Your Baby at Week At a Glance. Sensitive to light. The sucking reflex. That thumb-sucking habit of many newborns may have already begun.
At 16 weeks, babies may be able to make sucking motions. Strong heart. In fact, that little heart can pump about 25 quarts of blood a day. How big is my baby at 16 weeks? Your baby now weighs in at a whopping 3 to 4 ounces and is 4 to 5 inches in length. Baby's eyes are working Thanks to those developing facial muscles, your baby is capable of making a few expressive frowns and squints, even at this early stage. Baby's skin is transparent Your fetus is becoming a looker too — with a face that's starting to look more human — but a skinny looker, since there's no baby fat yet.
Baby will soon hear your voice Listen up: Tiny bones in your fetus' ears are in place, making it likely that baby will soon be able to hear your voice or something like it when you're speaking. Rapid growth At 16 weeks pregnant, your uterus is growing at about the same pace as your baby's — aka pretty darn fast! How Big Are Week Bumps? Continued breast growth Feeling overwhelmed by your ever-growing breasts?
Read More. Constipation Besides those pregnancy hormones causing your gastrointestinal tract to get sluggish, your expanding uterus is now putting pressure on your bowels, which can back things up significantly.
Try increasing the amount of liquid you drink to keep everything moving along. Increased vaginal discharge Though vaginal discharge is actually beneficial to your body — it protects the birth canal from infection — it may not feel comfortable. Varicose veins One way to minimize the swollen blood vessels in your legs? Keep your weight gain healthy and gradual, and stick within the recommended range, because extra weight increases the load on your circulatory system.
Backaches As your belly gets bigger, your lower back curves more than usual to accommodate the load, resulting in strained back muscles.
Try to soothe these sore muscles by getting a prenatal massage, even from your partner, or taking a warm bath or shower. Bleeding gums Have you noticed that your gums are bleeding after brushing? Also see the dentist at least once during pregnancy to avoid gum disease, which can cause pregnancy complications if untreated.
Choose soups. Switch to cotton underwear. Use a humidifier.
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