December 05, 2013

Changes occur during 24th week of pregnancy

Baby's Development -

  • Baby is still receiving oxygen through the placenta. But once birth occurs, his or her lungs will start taking in oxygen on their own. In preparation for that, baby's lungs are developing the ability to produce surfactant. Surfactant is a substance that keeps the air sacs in our lungs from collapsing and sticking together when we exhale, allowing us to breathe properly. 
  • The inner ear — which controls balance in the body — is now completely developed,


Woman's Body - 

If woman is constipated, eating fibre-rich food such as wholemeal bread, having lots of fruit and drinking plenty of water can help, try taking a brisk walk.

An important prenatal test, glucose screening, is usually performed sometime during weeks 24 to 28. The glucose screening test checks for gestational diabetes, a temporary type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and can cause problems in the newborn, such as low blood sugar. Gestational diabetes may also increase the chances that a woman would need a cesarean section because it can lead to the growth of very large babies.


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